C209 19

ANSI/AWWA C209-19
(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C209-13)
®
AWWA Standard
Tape Coatings for

Steel Water Pipe and
Fittings
Effective date: Dec. 1, 2019.

First edition approved by AWWA Board of Directors June 20, 1976.
This edition approved June 7, 2019.
Approved by American National Standards Institute July 9, 2019.
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Committee Personnel
The Steel Water Pipe-Manufacturers Technical Advisory Committee (SWMPTAC) Task Group
for AWWA C209, which reviewed this standard, had the following personnel at the time:
Dan Libby, Chair

Sam Thomas, Vice-Chair
D. Libby, Chase Corporation, Westwood, Mass.

S. Thomas, Liberty Coating Company, Morrisville, Pa.
J. Bertsche, Canusa-CPS, Newtown, Conn.
R.M. Buchanan, Seal for Life, Toronto, Ont.
D. Cudic, Seal for Life, Stadskanaal, GR, The Netherlands
G.A. Davidenko, Northwest Pipe Co., Saginaw Facility, Saginaw, Tex.
A. Fletcher, Pentair, Melbourne, Australia
J. Glass, Amcorr, Los Angeles, Calif.
J. Harvey, Mobile Pipe, Adelanto, Calif.
B.D. Keil, Northwest Pipe Company, Pleasant Grove, Utah
L. McKinney, Womble Company Inc., Houston, Tex.
R.D. Mielke,* Northwest Pipe Company, Raleigh, N.C.
C. Patton, Seal for Life, Houston, Tex.
S. Salehpour, Canusa, Toronto, Ont.
B.P. Simpson,* American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala.
C. Smith, Lone Star Specialty Products LLC, Lone Star, Tex.
E. Welles, Amcorr, San Antonio, Tex.
The AWWA Standards Committee on Steel Pipe, which reviewed and approved this standard,
had the following personnel at the time of approval:
John H. Bambei Jr., Chair

Dennis Dechant, Vice-Chair
John Luka, Secretary
General Interest Members
S.A. Arnaout,* Stantec, Dallas, Tex.

J.H. Bambei Jr., Bambei Engineering Services, Arvada, Colo.
* Alternate
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R.J. Card, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Houston, Tex.
R.L. Coffey, HDR Engineering Inc., Omaha, Neb.
R.L. Gibson, Freese and Nichols Inc., Fort Worth, Tex.
M.D. Gossett,* HDR Engineering Inc., Denver, Colo.
M.B. Horsley, * Horsley Engineering LLC, Overland Park, Kans.
R. Issa,* AECOM, McKinney, Tex.
R.A. Kufaas, Norske Corrosion & Inspection Services Ltd., Surrey, B.C.
J.L. Mattson, Corrosion Control Technologies, Sandy, Utah
A. Murdock, CH2M, Salt Lake City, Utah
R. Ortega,* Aurora Technical Services, Houston, Tex.
E.S. Ralph,† Standards Engineer Liaison, AWWA, Denver, Colo.
A.E. Romer, AECOM, Orange, Calif.
J.R. Snow, MWH Americas Inc., Denver, Colo.
A.M. Stanton, Black & Veatch, Los Angeles, Calif.
W.R. Whidden, Woolpert, Orlando, Fla.
Producer Members
H.R. Bardakjian, Consultant, Glendale, Calif.

D. Dechant, Dechant Infrastructure Service, Aurora, Colo.
D.W. Dunker, Thompson Pipe Group, Grand Prairie, Tex.
W.B. Geyer, Steel Plate Fabricators Associates, Lake Zurich, Ill.
B.D. Keil, Northwest Pipe Company, Draper, Utah
J.L. Luka, American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, Columbia, S.C.
R. Mielke,* Northwest Pipe Company, Raleigh, N.C.
G.F. Ruchti, * Consultant, Punta Gorda, Fla.
B. Simpson,* American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala.
C.C. Sundberg, Victaulic, Issaquah, Wash.
User Members
L. Adams, US Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Colo.

G.A. Andersen, New York City Bureau of Water Supply, Little Neck, N.Y.
B. Cheng, Metro Vancouver, Burnaby, B.C.
B. Fountain, San Diego County Water Authority, San Diego, Calif.
* Alternate
†
Liaison, non-voting
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M. Garcia,* Standards Council Liaison, Denver Water, Denver, Colo.
S. Hattan, Tarrant Regional Water District, Fort Worth, Tex.
P.K. Karna, Tacoma Water, Tacoma, Wash.
T.J. Jordan,† Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, La Verne, Calif.
M. Lobik, Springfield Water & Sewer Commission, Springfield, Mass.
K.R. Parbhoo, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Los Angeles, Calif.
T. Peng, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif.
M. Turney,† Denver Water, Denver, Colo.
* Alternate
†
Liaison, non-voting

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Contents
All AWWA standards follow the general format indicated subsequently. Some variations from this
format may be found in a particular standard.
SEC. PAGE SEC. PAGE
Foreword 4.4 Surface Preparation.......................... 6

I Introduction. ................................... ix 4.5 Coating Application ........................ 7
I.A Background ..................................... ix 4.6 Coating Repair ................................ 8
I.B History ............................................ ix 4.7 Field Procedures .............................. 9
II Special Issues ................................... ix 5 Verification
II.A Advisory Information on Product 5.1 Coating Materials Prequalification... 9
Application ............................... ix
5.2 Prequalification of Coating
II.B Mechanical Protection ..................... x Materials Testing ....................... 9
II.C Pipe Storage .................................... x 5.3 Quality Assurance and Records ....... 10
II.D Weld-After-Backfill ......................... xi 5.4 Inspection and Testing by the
Purchaser................................... 10
III Use of This Standard ....................... xi
5.5 Quality Control Requirements
III.A Purchaser Options and Alternatives ... xi
of Coating Systems (Field
III.B Modification to Standard ................ xii and Shop) ................................. 11
IV Major Revisions............................... xii 5.6 Rejection ......................................... 12
V Comments ...................................... xiii 6 Delivery
6.1 Marking .......................................... 13
Standard
6.2 Packaging and Shipping .................. 13
1 General
6.3 Affidavit of Compliance .................. 14
1.1 Scope............................................... 1
1.2 Purpose ........................................... 2
Tables
1.3 Application...................................... 2
1 Prequalification Requirements of
2 References ...................................... 2 Inner Wrap Tape ....................... 6
2 Prequalification Requirements of
3 Definitions ..................................... 4
Outer Wrap Tape
4 Requirements (if required) ............................... 6
3 Prequalification Requirements of the
4.1. Equipment ...................................... 4
Total Coating System ................ 6
4.2 Materials and Workmanship ............ 4 4 Quality Control Requirements of
4.3 Coating System ............................... 5 Applied Coating System ............ 12
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Foreword
This foreword is for information only and is not a part of ANSI*/AWWA C209.
I. Introduction.
I.A. Background. Coatings for corrosion control can be extremely effective
and are considered to be the primary line of defense against corrosion of steel pipeline
systems. The requirements of a coating vary with the type of construction, the
aggressiveness of the environment in which it will serve, and the system operating
conditions. Cold-applied tapes provide ease of application without the use of special
equipment and can be applied over a broad application temperature range.
I.B. History. The first edition of this standard, designated ANSI/AWWA
C209-76, Standard for Cold-Applied Tape Coatings for Special Sections, Connections,
and Fittings, was approved by the Board of Directors on June 20, 1976. The second
edition, designated ANSI/AWWA C209-84, with the same title, was approved on
June 10, 1984, and added shop and field blast cleaning to the coating and application
section and revised the maximum overlap requirements. The third edition, ANSI/
AWWA C209-90, was approved on June 17, 1990, and established new minimum
thicknesses for prefabricated tape rolls and included information on new methods of
application using wrapping machines. The fourth edition was approved on Jan. 23,
2000, and added information concerning alternative surface preparation application
methods. Subsequent revisions to ANSI/AWWA C209 were approved by the AWWA
Board of Directors on June 11, 2006, and Jan. 20, 2013. This edition was approved on
June 7, 2019.
II. Special Issues.
II.A. Advisory Information on Product Application. Currently, tape coatings
for special sections, connections, and fittings for underground steel water pipelines
generally are used on pipe that has been coated before transportation to the field site.
Where allowed by the purchaser, tapes described in ANSI/AWWA C209 can be used
in conjunction with pipe coatings described in:
• ANSI/AWWA C203—Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel
Water Pipe;
• ANSI/AWWA C210—Liquid-Epoxy Coatings and Linings for Steel Water
Pipe and Fittings;
* American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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• ANSI/AWWA C213—Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings and Linings for
Steel Water Pipe and Fittings;
• ANSI/AWWA C214—Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe;
• ANSI/AWWA C215—Extruded Polyolefin Coatings for Steel Water Pipe;
• ANSI/AWWA C216—Heat-Shrinkable Cross-Linked Polyolefin Coatings
for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings;
• ANSI/AWWA C222—Polyurethane Coatings and Linings for Steel Water
Pipe and Fittings;
• ANSI/AWWA C224—Nylon-11–Based Polyamide Coatings and Linings
for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings;
• ANSI/AWWA C225—Fused Polyolefin Coatings for Steel Water Pipe; and
• ANSI/AWWA C229—Fusion-Bonded Polyethylene Coatings for Steel
Water Pipe and Fittings.
However, the compatibility of coating systems is a concern, and the manufacturer
of tape described in this standard should be consulted to establish the degree of
compatibility with the pipe-coating system involved.
ANSI/AWWA C209 defines cold-applied tape coating in terms of its performance
or its ability to provide long-term protection and corrosion prevention. This standard
is intended for use in the exterior coating of steel water pipelines for underground or
underwater installation under normal conditions. This standard is based on the best-
known experience but is not intended for unqualified use under all conditions, and
the advisability of its use for any installation must be reviewed by the purchaser. If
an extended period of aboveground storage of coated pipe is anticipated, the ability
of the coating to resist degradation by ultraviolet light and other atmospheric and
environmental conditions should be considered.
II.B. Mechanical Protection. When construction or soil conditions exist in
which mechanical damage to the coating is likely to occur, the use of an extra thickness
of tape, suitable overwrap, and reinforcements or special backfills may be required.
This will depend on the conditions encountered, but in general an extra thickness of
tape or other wrapping should be used. It should be spiral-wrapped, if possible, and
bonded or mechanically held in place. Under these conditions, the tape manufacturer
should be consulted for specific recommendations.
II.C. Pipe Storage. Because aboveground and environmental conditions for
storage sites vary, the manufacturer should be consulted regarding the type of wrap
recommended for the specific anticipated storage condition and the necessity for
ultraviolet-light protection.

II.D. Weld-After-Backfill. Weld-After-Backfill is the sequence of assembling a
welded joint, welding the outside joint (if required), applying the exterior coating(s),
backfilling the pipe, and then welding the inside joint at a later time (where internal
welding is safe and practical). The interior joint may not be welded until the applied
exterior joint coating has been backfilled. Weld-After-Backfill is an acceptable practice
provided that the requirements of applicable AWWA standards are followed. Consult
with the manufacturers and other responsible parties regarding recommended products,
installation, and backfill procedures required for the Weld-After-Backfill sequence.
At the request of the purchaser, the coating manufacturer will provide testing or
historical information to verify that the exterior joint coating will retain performance
requirements in accordance with the applicable standard throughout the heat-affected
area.
III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA
standard to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use
in the particular application being considered.
III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. The following items should be
provided by the purchaser:
1. Standard used—that is, ANSI/AWWA C209, Tape Coatings for Steel Water
Pipe and Fittings, of latest revision.
2. Any required exceptions to the standard.
3. Operating temperature range (Sec. 1.1.1).
4. Descriptions of difficult conditions or aboveground exposure (Sec. 1.1.2).
5. Outer wrap tape (Sec. 4.3.3).
6. Step-down areas (Sec. 4.5.2).
7. Tape-coating-system total thickness (Sec. 4.5.3). Note: The specific
application procedure used for each type of coating system is as described by the tape
manufacturer. The total thickness to be used is at the discretion of the purchaser, with
consideration of the tape manufacturer’s recommendations.
8. Coating repair (Sec. 4.6.1).
9. Pipe bedding and backfills (Sec. 4.7.1).
10. Optional inspection (Sec. 5.4.1).
11. Facilities for inspection (Sec. 5.4.3).
12. Acceptance testing (Sec. 5.5). Note: When the purchaser specifies that
samples of proposed materials shall be submitted for testing by the purchaser, the
purchaser should also address the assignment of associated testing costs. Common
industry practice in these cases is that the cost of initial testing of coating-material
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samples originally offered by the constructor is borne by the purchaser. If any initial
samples fail to conform to the standard, additional samples can be tested. Costs of
testing additional samples are borne by the constructor.
13. Frequency of adhesion testing, and adhesion testing on fittings, repairs,
specials, and appurtenances (Sec. 5.5.3.4).
14. Delivering pipe (Section 6).
15. Packaging (Sec. 6.2.1).
16. Affidavit of compliance, if required (Sec. 6.3).
III.B. Modification to Standard. Any modification to the provisions, definitions,
or terminology in this standard must be provided by the purchaser.
IV. Major Revisions.
1. The title of the standard was revised and the term “cold applied tape”
removed since it is covered in the scope.
2. Throughout the document, the term “fabricated cold applied tape” was
replaced with “tape” since the scope notes that hot applied tape is not covered in C209.
3. Sec. 1.1 Scope was revised to better reflect the intended scope of the standard.
4. Sec. 2 References was updated.
5. The definition for applicator was added to Sec. 3.
6. Sec. 4.1 Equipment was moved to be consistent with other AWWA steel
pipe coating standards.
7. Sec. 4.2 Materials and Workmanship was revised and sections on safety and
personnel were added to be consistent with other AWWA steel pipe coating standards.
8. In Sec. 4.3.1, the sentence regarding complying with pollution control
requirements was deleted.
9. Sec. 4.3.2 was revised to cover the inner tape, and the reference to Type 1
and Type 2 tape was removed since the tape can now use either type with the same
requirements.
10. Sec. 4.3.2.2 Form, Sec. 4.3.2.3 Dimensions, and Sec. 4.3.2.4 Thickness
were deleted since the information provided was general and tapes can be supplied in
various widths and roll lengths.
11. A new Sec. 4.3.3 on outer wrap tape was added.
12. Table 1 was revised to cover Prequalification Requirements for Inner Wrap
Tape, and a minimum tape thickness was added.
13. A new Table 2 was added for Prequalification Requirements of Outer Wrap
Tape (if required) and includes requirements for adhesion to inner wrap and width
deviation.
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14. A new Table 3 was added for Prequalification Requirements of the Total
Coating System and includes requirements for adhesion to primed steel and cathodic
disbondment.
15. Sec. 4.4 Surface Preparation was revised in an effort to begin to establish
consistent language between similar AWWA steel pipe coating and lining standards.
16. In Sec. 4.4.3 Methods of cleaning, the minimum required cleanliness for dry
blast cleaning was changed from SSPC-SP 6 to SSPC-SP 7, and SSPC-SP 2 was added
as a new minimum required cleanliness for tool cleaning.
17. In Sec. 4.5.1 Priming, the reference to emission regulations was removed.
18. In Sec. 4.5.3 Coating and wrapping, the overlap was reduced from 3 in. to
2 in.
19. In Sec. 5.2.4 Water vapor transmission, the test method was updated to be
consistent with other AWWA steel pipe coating standards.
20. Sec. 5.5.2.1 through Sec. 5.5.2.6 were deleted from Sec. 5.5.2 Electrical
continuity inspection, since this language was taken directly from NACE SP0274
which is referenced in Sec. 5.5.2 and will send the reader to the original document.
21. Sec. 5.5.3.4 Frequency of testing was updated with more current language.
22. Sec. 6.2.2 Shipping, handling, and storage was updated to be consistent
with other AWWA steel pipe coating standards.
23. Sec. 6.3 Affidavit of Compliance was modified to include an affidavit for
workmanship. Similar language has been added to other AWWA steel pipe coating and
lining standards.
V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard,
please call AWWA Engineering and Technical Services at 303.794.7711, FAX at
303.795.7603, write to the department at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver,
CO 80235-3098, or e-mail at standards@awwa.org.
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ANSI/AWWA C209-19
(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C209-13)
® AWWA Standard
Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe

and Fittings
SECTION 1: GENERAL
Sec. 1.1 Scope

This standard describes protective coatings that consist of liquid adhesives
and tapes and their applications to steel water pipe and fittings to be used for
underground and underwater pipelines. Tape coatings conforming to this standard
may be field- or shop-applied, without the use of heat (i.e., not hot-applied
coatings), to uncoated pipe and fittings or as a joint coating to pipe and fittings
protected with organic coatings, such as those described in ANSI*/AWWA C203,
ANSI/AWWA C210, ANSI/AWWA C213, ANSI/AWWA C214, ANSI/AWWA
C215, ANSI/AWWA C216, ANSI/AWWA C222, ANSI/AWWA C224, ANSI/
AWWA C225 and ANSI/AWWA C229. These liquid adhesives and tapes can be
used for repair of ANSI/AWWA C214 machine-applied coatings in accordance
with the tape manufacturer’s recommendations. These liquid adhesives and tapes
are not intended for use with either exposed steel joints or sections of steel pipe
where coating of cement mortar or concrete has been applied directly onto the bare
steel pipe.
* American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.

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1.1.1 Maximum temperatures. AWWA pipe coating standards are written

for and based on the service temperature of potable water. Cold-applied tape
coatings have performed at higher temperatures. Consult the coating manufacturer
for conditions and limitations.
1.1.2 Conditions not included in this standard. This standard does not
include the additional materials and procedures that may be required for difficult
conditions, such as those encountered in some submarine pipelines, casing pipe,
river crossings, and pipelines in exceptionally rocky areas. Also, it is not intended
to describe conditions of extended exposure aboveground after application. When
extended periods of aboveground exposure are contemplated, the tape manufacturer
should be consulted for specific recommendations.
Sec. 1.2 Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum performance
requirements for tape coatings, including material, application, inspection, testing,
marking, and packaging requirements.
Sec. 1.3 Application

This standard or sections of this standard can be referenced in documents
for purchasing and receiving tape coatings for steel water pipe and fittings. This
standard can be used as a guide for applying, inspecting, and testing these tape
coatings. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been
referenced and only to tape coatings for steel water pipe and fittings.
SECTION 2: REFERENCES
This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions,

these documents form a part of this standard to the extent specified herein. In any
case of conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail.
ANSI/AWWA C203—Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel
Water Pipe.
ANSI/AWWA C210—Liquid-Epoxy Coatings and Linings for Steel Water
Pipe and Fittings.
ANSI/AWWA C213—Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings and Linings for Steel
Water Pipe and Fittings.

TAPE COATINGS FOR STEEL WATER PIPE AND FITTINGSɅ3
ANSI/AWWA C214—Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe.

ANSI/AWWA C215—Extruded Polyolefin Coatings for Steel Pipe.
ANSI/AWWA C216—Heat-Shrinkable Cross-Linked Polyolefin Coatings
for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings.
ANSI/AWWA C222—Polyurethane Coatings and Linings for Steel Water
Pipe and Fittings.
ANSI/AWWA C224—Nylon-11–Based Polyamide Coatings and Linings for
Steel Water Pipe and Fittings.
ANSI/AWWA C225—Fused Polyolefin Coatings for Steel Water Pipe.
ANSI/AWWA C229—Fusion-Bonded Polyethylene Coatings for Steel Water
Pipe and Fittings.
ANSI/AWWA C604—Installation of Buried Steel Water Pipe—4 In.
(100 mm) and Larger.
ASTM* D149—Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power
Frequencies.
ASTM D1000—Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications.
ASTM E96—Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
Materials.
ASTM G8—Standard Test Methods for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline
Coatings.
NACE† SP0274—Standard Practice—High-Voltage Electrical Inspection of
Pipeline Coatings.
SSPC‡-SP 1—Solvent Cleaning.
SSPC-SP 2—Hand Tool Cleaning.
SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3—Commercial Blast Cleaning.
SSPC-SP 7/NACE No. 4—Brush-Off Blast Cleaning.
* ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

† NACE International, 1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77084.
‡
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, 40 24th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

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SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply in this standard:

1. Applicator: The party that provides the work for applying the coating
and/or lining.
2. Constructor: The party that provides the work and materials for
placement or installation.
3. Manufacturer: The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces
materials or products.
4. Potable water: Water that is safe and satisfactory for drinking and
cooking.
5. Purchaser: The person, company, or organization that purchases any
materials or work to be performed.
SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 4.1. Equipment

The constructor’s equipment for surface preparation, tape application, and
tape verification shall be of such design, manufacture, and condition to permit
compliance with the procedures and obtain the results prescribed in this standard.
Sec. 4.2 Materials and Workmanship

4.2.1 Materials. Materials supplied shall meet the provisions of this
standard. Materials shall comply with the Safe Water Drinking Act and other federal
regulations for potable water systems as applicable. Material or workmanship that
fails to conform to this standard may be rejected at any time before final acceptance.
4.2.2 Safety. All necessary precautions shall be taken to protect personnel
and property from accidents caused by falls, hazardous materials, fire, explosion,
and other dangers. The methods and practices prescribed by applicable federal,
state or provincial, and local regulations shall be followed.
4.2.3 Personnel. The entire operation of applying the coating system shall
be performed by personnel trained in the application of the tape system.

Sec. 4.3 Coating System

4.3.1 Liquid adhesive. Liquid adhesive shall be of a type that can be
applied without heat and shall produce an effective bond between the surface to
be protected and the subsequently applied tape. Liquid adhesive that may settle in
the container shall not form a cake that cannot be mixed easily by hand stirring or
agitation. Liquid adhesive shall have satisfactory properties for spraying, brushing,
or other acceptable application methods, and a minimum tendency to produce
bubbles during application. Liquid adhesive and inner wrap tape shall be from the
same manufacturer.
4.3.2 Inner wrap tape. Inner wrap tape shall be made from materials that
provide high electrical resistivity, resistance to corrosive environments, and low
moisture absorption and permeability; and shall conform to the physical property
requirements provided in Tables 1 and 3, established in accordance with the test
procedures stated in Sec. 5.2. In addition, the tape shall be compatible with and
provide an effective bond to the primed steel surface and the previously applied
plant or field coatings, and it shall seal to itself. The inner wrap tape shall consist
of a laminate composed of a plastic film backing and a bituminous or synthetic
elastomeric adhesive layer.
The adhesive layer in some instances is covered with a release liner. This liner
must be removed before performing physical property tests and before application
to the receiving surface.
Tapes shall resist excessive mechanical damage during normal handling and
installation and be sufficiently pliable to conform to the surface to be coated. The
tapes also shall withstand, without tearing, the tensile force necessary to obtain a
tightly wrapped coating.
Prefabricated tape is available in various roll widths. Select the tape width to
minimize wrinkling during application. The width of the tape provided shall meet
the tolerances shown in Table 1.
4.3.3 Outer wrap tape. Outer wrap tape may be applied to enhance the
coating system properties, if required by the purchaser. Some examples of improved
coating system performance through the use of outer wrap include improving UV
resistance, increasing mechanical protection, or providing a required system color.
If used, the outer wrap tape shall be made from materials that provide high electrical
resistivity, resistance to corrosive environments, and low moisture absorption and
permeability; and shall conform to the physical property requirements provided
in Table 2.

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Table 1 Prequalification requirements of inner wrap tape

Requirements
Property Minimum Maximum Test Method
Width deviation –5% of width or –¼ in. +5% Sec. 5.2.1
(–6 mm), whichever is
smaller
Thickness 30 mil nominal Sec. 5.2.2
–5% of nominal thickness
Adhesion to primed steel 200 ozf/in. (2.2 N/mm) Sec. 5.2.3
width
Percentage of adhesive thickness to 70%
total thickness
Water-vapor transmission — 0.1 g/(h·m2) Sec. 5.2.4
Dielectric strength 400 V/mil (15 V/µm) — Sec. 5.2.5
Insulation resistance 500,000 megohms Sec. 5.2.6
Table 2 Prequalification requirements of outer wrap tape (if required)

Requirements
Adhesion to inner wrap tape 60 ozf/in. (0.7 N/mm) Sec. 5.2.3
width
Width deviation –5% of width or –¼ in. +5% Sec. 5.2.1
(–6 mm), whichever is
smaller
Thickness –5% of nominal thickness Sec. 5.2.2
Table 3 Prequalification requirements of the total coating system

Requirements
Adhesion to primed steel 200 ozf/in. (2.2 N/mm) width Sec. 5.2.3
Cathodic disbondment 15 mm Sec. 5.2.7
Sec. 4.4 Surface Preparation

4.4.1 Surface imperfections. Surface imperfections, such as burrs, gouges,
and weld spatter, shall be removed by filing or grinding, or otherwise corrected to
prevent holidays in the applied coating.
4.4.2 Solvent cleaning. Before abrasive blast or tool cleaning, surfaces to be
coated shall be inspected and, if required, cleaned in accordance with SSPC-SP 1.
Only solvents that do not leave a residue shall be used for cleaning.

4.4.3 Methods of cleaning. Surfaces shall be cleaned using tool cleaning or

dry abrasive blast cleaning. If a greater degree of surface preparation is recommended
by the manufacturer or is required for the coating to meet Sec. 4.3, that level of
surface preparation shall be achieved.
4.4.3.1 Tool cleaning. When tool cleaning is performed, surfaces shall
achieve a minimum surface preparation in accordance with SSPC-SP 2.
4.4.3.2 Dry abrasive blast cleaning. When dry abrasive blast cleaning is
performed, surfaces shall achieve a minimum surface preparation in accordance
with SSPC-SP 7/NACE No. 4. The blast profile depth shall be in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendation.
4.4.4 Additional cleaning considerations. Cleaning shall be performed
when the metal temperature is more than 5°F (3°C) above the dew point. Grounding
of the equipment may be performed to mitigate the attraction of dust from static
electricity. Preheating to remove moisture may be used.
4.4.5 Air blowoff. Contaminant-free compressed air shall be used to blow
the dust, grit, or other foreign matter from the prepared substrate of the pipe in a
manner that does not affect the cleaned surface, other cleaned pipe, or pipe to be
coated. Vacuum cleaning or other methods may be used in place of compressed air.
4.4.6 Protection from moisture and contaminants. Cleaned pipe surfaces
shall be protected from condensation, moisture, rainfall, frost, snow, and other
contaminants. Flash rust or other contaminants shall be removed in accordance
with SSPC-SP 1 or Sec 4.4.3, as applicable, before coating application.
Sec. 4.5 Coating Application

4.5.1 Priming. A uniform, continuous coat of liquid adhesive shall be
applied according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The liquid adhesive
coverage and curing or drying time shall be sufficient to ensure an effective
bond between the substrate and the coating. Liquid adhesive application shall be
limited to the amount of surface area that can be wrapped during the same shift
as application of the liquid adhesive; otherwise, the steel must be reprimed. After
liquid adhesive application and before the tape is applied, care shall be taken to
prevent the contamination of the primed surface by any foreign materials, such as
dirt and moisture.
Tape systems not requiring the use of liquid adhesives may be used provided
that the tape system and material continue to meet the requirements of this
standard.

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4.5.2 Step-down areas. At step-down areas, such as at bell-and-spigot

joints where no external fillet weld is required, weld pass holes, air test holes,
mechanical joints, and any other appurtenances, a compatible, moldable mastic
filler may be required before the application of the tape.
4.5.3 Coating and wrapping. The total minimum thickness to be used
shall be as specified, subject to allowance for the thickness limitations provided in
Table 1. A minimum 1-in. (25-mm) overlap shall be maintained where the tape
coating laps itself. Where the tape coating joins with mill-applied coatings, it shall
overlap the mill coatings by a minimum of 2 in. (50 mm) and bond to them.
When tape coating is to be applied to ANSI/AWWA C203-type coal-tar enamel
coating, the kraft paper or whitewash shall be removed from the area to be coated.
The constructor, at the request of the purchaser or at the constructor’s own option,
may arrange to have the manufacturer assist by demonstrating the proper method
of application. When the use of hand- or power-operated machines to apply the
tape is recommended, the constructor shall use the machine recommended by the
purchaser.
Maximum and minimum temperatures for application and handling specified
by the manufacturer shall be followed.
Sec. 4.6 Coating Repair

4.6.1 Tape coating repair. Damages, flawed areas, holidays, or mislaps
to tape coatings applied to steel water pipe and fittings from any cause during
installation and before final acceptance shall be repaired by peeling back and
removing the tape layers from the affected area. The repair area shall be brushed
with a primer, and then (1) a length of tape shall be circumferentially wrapped
around the pipe to cover the defective area, or (2) a patch of tape shall be applied
directly to the defective area. A patch repair shall only be used for damage with a
greatest dimension not exceeding 6 in. (150 mm) using a tape as recommended
by the tape manufacturer. When applying a patch repair, the repair tape shall
be applied in a circumferential direction followed by application of repair tape
longitudinally at the ends of the applied repair tape to further secure the patch
to the tape coating. Multiple patch layers may be needed to achieve the required
buildup and patch thickness in the repair area. The minimum lap at the damaged
area shall be 4 in. (100 mm) all around for both (1) and (2) listed previously.
For areas of larger damage, the full circumferential repair wrap method
shall be used. For larger-diameter pipes and in some installation conditions, an
alternative repair procedure may be permitted with agreement between the tape
manufacturer and the purchaser.

After the repair is completed, the repaired area shall be tested with a holiday
detector as described in Sec. 5.5.2.
Sec. 4.7 Field Procedures

4.7.1 General. The methods and practices found in ANSI/AWWA C604
shall be followed for the handling and installation of pipe coated with this material.
Special requirements associated with the field procedures of pipe coated with this
material can be found in Section 4.7.2.
4.7.2 Special requirements. No metal tools or heavy objects shall be
permitted to come into contact with the finished coating. Workers shall be permitted
to walk on the coating only when necessary, in which case only shoes with rubber
soles and heels shall be permitted. Coating damaged during installation shall be
repaired in accordance with Sec. 4.6.
4.7.3 Protection during welding. A heat-resistant material of sufficient
width to prevent damage to the coating shall be placed on each side of the coating
holdback during welding to avoid damage to the coating by hot weld spatter. No
welding ground shall be made on the coated part of the article.
SECTION 5: VERIFICATION
Sec. 5.1 Coating Materials Prequalification

Prequalification of the coating materials shall be the manufacturer’s certified
test reports submitted by the constructor or as specified from the following: (1) the
testing of samples of the coating materials submitted by the constructor with
testing conducted at an independent, accredited laboratory, or (2) acceptance on
another specified basis.
Sec. 5.2 Prequalification of Coating Materials Testing

5.2.1 Tape width. Remove a specimen of tape at least 3 ft (0.9 m) long
from each of three randomly selected rolls or select three sheets or pads of tape
specimens at random and place them on a smooth, flat surface. Measure the width
of the specimen tape at not less than three locations along the length of the sample
to the nearest 1/16 in. (1 mm). Any width deviation outside the limits shown in
Table 1 shall constitute failure of the tape to meet the requirements.
5.2.2 Tape thickness. Measure the tape thickness at not less than
10 locations on each of three sheets, pads, or rolls of specimens used in Sec. 5.2.1.
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of an inch (hundredths of a millimeter) and shall have contact feet not less than
¼ in. (6 mm) in diameter. Any thickness measurement below the limit shown in
5.2.3 Peel adhesion. Test the coating system for adhesion according to
ASTM D1000, modified for use of primer, if primer is required. A value below the
limit shown in Table 1 shall constitute failure of the tape to meet the requirements.
5.2.4 Water vapor transmission. The water vapor transmission of the
coating system shall be determined in accordance with the Procedure BW of
ASTM E96. The prepared specimens shall have a coating thickness that is within
20 percent of the minimum coating thickness stated in Table 1. Three specimens
shall be tested and the results averaged. A value above the limit shown in Table 1
shall constitute failure of the tape to meet the requirements.
5.2.5 Dielectric strength. Test the prefabricated cold-applied tape for
dielectric strength according to ASTM D149. A value below the limit shown in
Table 1 shall constitute a failure of the tape to meet the requirements.
5.2.6 Insulation resistance. Test the prefabricated cold-applied tape for
insulation resistance according to ASTM D1000. A value below the limit shown in
5.2.7 Cathodic disbondment. The cathodic disbondment of the coating
system shall be determined in accordance with ASTM G8. The test shall run for
30 days. The disbondment shall be measured from the edge of the initial holiday
along each radial cut. The average of these measurements shall be the result for the
sample. Three samples shall be tested and the results averaged. An average value
above the limit given in Table 3 shall constitute failure of the coating system to
meet the requirement.
Sec. 5.3 Quality Assurance and Records

The constructor shall use a quality assurance program or system to ensure that
the quality controls in this section are followed. Completed records of inspection
work shall be maintained and made available upon the purchaser’s request.
Sec. 5.4 Inspection and Testing by the Purchaser

5.4.1 Inspection. The entire procedure of applying the coating materials
as described in this standard may be inspected by the purchaser from surface
preparation to completion of coating. Such inspection shall not relieve the
constructor of responsibility to provide materials and perform work in accordance
with this standard.

5.4.2 Access of purchaser. The purchaser shall have access to all areas used
to perform the work according to the provisions of this standard.
5.4.3 Facilities for purchaser. In accordance with conditions agreed to by
the purchaser and the constructor, the purchaser shall be provided with facilities
and space for inspection, testing, and information-gathering purposes.
Sec. 5.5 Quality Control Requirements of Coating Systems (Field and Shop)
5.5.1 Coating appearance. All coated pipe shall be visually inspected. The
coating shall be generally smooth with all metal coated. Any defect in the coating
shall be satisfactorily repaired according to Sec. 4.6.
5.5.2 Electrical continuity inspection. After tape wrapping operations
have been completed, an electrical continuity inspection of all wrapped surfaces
in accordance with NACE SP0274 shall be conducted with an electrical holiday
detector. Any defect in the coating shall be satisfactorily repaired according to
Sec. 4.6.
5.5.3 Adhesion. The coating system shall be tested for adhesion per
ASTM D1000 as modified herein. The test shall be modified to use a steel surface
prepared in accordance with this standard and modified to include a 24-h dwell
time of the coating system to the substrate before the adhesion peel test. A value
below the limit given in Table 4 shall constitute failure of the coating system to
meet the requirement. Adhesion testing shall be conducted at temperatures above
65°F (18°C) and less than 75°F (24°C) on a randomly selected location on the test
pipe. If the adhesion testing is conducted outside this temperature range and the
tested sample meets the value listed in this standard, that sample shall be considered
to meet the peel adhesion requirement of this standard. If the adhesion testing is
conducted outside this temperature range and the tested sample does not meet the
value listed in this standard, the coated pipe must be brought within the specified
temperature range and retested.
5.5.3.1 Adhesion test area. The adhesion test area shall be prepared in
four steps:
1. A circumferential strip measuring 1 in. (25 mm) wide × 15 in. (375 mm)
long shall be marked on the coated pipe surface.
2. The marked area shall then be cut to the steel substrate along the marked
area on three sides, two of which are 15 in. (375 mm) in length.
3. A 1-in. (25-mm) strip shall be pried away from the substrate at the
cut end and attached with a suitable clamp to a pulling tension scale capable of
measuring a minimum of 50 lb (23 kg).

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4. The coated pipe shall then be marked at 1-in. (25-mm) increments along
the length of a cut side from 0 to 15.
5.5.3.2 Adhesion test procedure. The adhesion test procedure shall be
conducted and evaluated in the following manner:
1. Pull the tension scale at an angle of 180° to the pipe surface at a rate of
1 in. (25 mm) per 5 s continuously for 1 min.
2. The pull tension value shall be recorded for each inch (25 mm) of pull. A
minimum of twelve values shall be recorded.
3. The two highest and two lowest values shall be excluded, and the
remaining eight values shall be averaged and recorded.
5.5.3.3 Rejection. An average value below the minimum requirement
stated in Table 4 shall constitute failure of the coating system to meet the
requirement.
5.5.3.4 Frequency of testing. Adhesion test for pipe shall be performed
on the first pipe, every tenth pipe and the last pipe of each production day. For
field joint application, an adhesion test shall be completed on the first applied joint
of each new application crew, when there is a change in nominal pipe diameter,
and when there is a change in the application procedure, such as a change in
personnel, joint coating material, surface preparation, or application technique.
More frequent adhesion testing, and adhesion testing on fittings, repairs, specials,
and appurtenances shall be specified by the purchaser.
5.5.3.5 Adhesion test repairs. Adhesion test areas shall be repaired in
accordance with Sec. 4.6.
Table 4 Quality control requirements of applied coating system

Requirements
Thickness –5% of nominal thickness — Sec. 5.2.2
minimum nominal of 30 mils
Electrical continuity testing — No defects Sec. 5.5.2
Adhesion to primed steel 200 ozf/in. (2.2 N/mm) width — Sec 5.5.3
Sec. 5.6 Rejection

5.6.1 Surface preparation. The purchaser may reject any pipe or fitting if
the surface condition does not comply with the requirements of Sec. 4.4. Pipe or
fittings rejected because of inadequate cleaning shall be recleaned.

5.6.2 Coating materials. If any sample of coating material does not

comply with this standard, the coating materials represented by the sample shall be
rejected.
5.6.3 Coating work. The coating work shall be performed by personnel
trained in the application of the coating process. If, at any time, it is determined that
the procedure of applying the coating material is not according to this standard,
the coating shall be rejected on the affected pipes and fittings.
5.6.4 Coated pipe and fittings. Coated pipe or fittings not meeting the
minimum requirements of this standard shall be repaired or rejected.
SECTION 6: DELIVERY
Sec. 6.1 Marking

The containers shall be plainly marked with the name of the manufacturer,
type of material, batch or lot number, date of manufacture, and information as
required by federal, state or provincial, and local laws.
Sec. 6.2 Packaging and Shipping

6.2.1 Packaging. Tapes and liquid adhesives purchased or used according
to this standard shall be packaged in containers that ensure acceptance and safe
delivery to their destination. Preferences for the individual or multiple packaging
of tape and the size of liquid-adhesive containers may be specified by the purchaser.
6.2.1.1 Individual items. Each sheet, pad, or roll of tape shall be packaged
to prevent adherence to the packaging material or the container.
6.2.1.2 Multiple items. Multiple sheets, pads, or rolls shall be packaged
in quantities not to exceed the weight limitation of the container specification.
Each sheet, pad, or roll of tape shall be protected from adhering to other sheets,
pads, rolls of tape, the container, or to the packaging material using separators.
6.2.1.3 Liquid adhesive. Liquid adhesive shall be packaged in 1-gal
(3.8-L) cans, 5-gal (18.9-L) pails, or other containers acceptable to the purchaser
and the manufacturer and that comply with the US Department of Transportation
regulations.
6.2.2 Shipping, handling, and storage. Materials shall be stored and
protected from the elements as required by current applicable federal, state or

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provincial, and local regulations. Temperature ranges in the storage area shall be
maintained within the limits recommended by the manufacturer.
Sec. 6.3 Affidavit of Compliance

6.3.1 Materials Affidavit. The purchaser may require an affidavit from
the coating manufacturer that the materials furnished comply with all applicable
requirements of this standard.
6.3.2 Workmanship Affidavit. The purchaser may require an affidavit from
the applicator that the work furnished complies with all applicable requirements of
this standard.




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Tape Coatings for

Effective date: Dec. 1, 2019.

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Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe

Sec. 1.1 Scope

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1.1.1 Maximum temperatures. AWWA pipe coating standards are written

Sec. 1.2 Purpose

Sec. 1.3 Application

This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions,

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ANSI/AWWA C214—Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe.

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The following definitions shall apply in this standard:

Sec. 4.1. Equipment

Sec. 4.2 Materials and Workmanship

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Sec. 4.3 Coating System

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Table 1 Prequalification requirements of inner wrap tape

Table 2 Prequalification requirements of outer wrap tape (if required)

Table 3 Prequalification requirements of the total coating system

Sec. 4.4 Surface Preparation

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4.4.3 Methods of cleaning. Surfaces shall be cleaned using tool cleaning or

Sec. 4.5 Coating Application

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4.5.2 Step-down areas. At step-down areas, such as at bell-and-spigot

Sec. 4.6 Coating Repair

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Sec. 4.7 Field Procedures

Sec. 5.1 Coating Materials Prequalification

Sec. 5.2 Prequalification of Coating Materials Testing

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Sec. 5.3 Quality Assurance and Records