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5.1.1 Joint Testing—Joints made with pipe and fittings or TABLE 2 Diameters and Tolerances for PVC Sewer and Drain
belled end pipe shall show no signs of leakage when tested in Pipe
accordance with 6.5. This test is not required for perforated Nominal
Average Outside
Pipe Size,
pipe. in.
Diameter, mm (in.)
5.2 Quality Control Testing: 2 57.15 6 0.15
5.2.1 Workmanship—The pipe and fittings shall be homo- (2.250 6 0.006)
geneous throughout and free from visible cracks, holes, foreign 3 82.55 6 0.20
(3.250 6 0.008)
inclusions, or other injurious defects. The pipe shall be as 4A 107.06 6 0.22
uniform as commercially practical in color, opacity, density, (4.215 6 0.009)
and other physical properties. 5 134.62 6 0 .25
(5.300 6 0.010)
5.2.2 Flattening—There shall be no evidence of splitting, 6 159.39 6 0 .28
cracking, or breaking when the pipe is tested in accordance (6.275 6 0.011)
with 6.4. A
Standard and perforated pipe.
5.2.3 Extrusion Quality—The pipe or fittings shall not flake
or disintegrate when tested in accordance with Test Method TABLE 3 Minimum Wall Thicknesses for PVC Sewer and Drain
D 2152. In the case of fittings, slight flaking in the gate area is Pipe
acceptable. Nominal Pipe Wall
Size, in. Thickness, mm (in.)A
NOTE 1—This test is intended only for use as a quality control test, not
for use as a simulated service test. 2 1.78 (0.070)
3 1.78 (0.070)
5.2.4 Impact Resistance—The impact resistance of pipe 4B 1.90 (0.075)
5 2.27 (0.090)
shall be determined in accordance with Test Method D 2444, 6 2.54 (0.100)
using a 20-lb (10-kg) Tup A and Holder B (flat plate), and shall A
Fitting Wall Thickness—A 6 10% variation resulting from core shift is allow-
comply with the requirements given in Table 1 (Note 1). For able. However, the average of two opposite wall thicknesses shall equal or exceed
perforated pipe, samples are to be cut and tested at random the value show in the table.
B
without regard to hole location, except that the point of impact Standard and perforated pipe.
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TABLE 4 Socket Dimensions and Tolerances for PVC Sewer Pipe Fittings
A B C D
Average Average Minimum Minimum
Nominal
Entrance Bottom Socket Inside
Size, in.
Diameter, Diameter, Depth, Diameter,
mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.)A mm (in.)A
2 57.51 6 0.15 57.02 6 0.15 19.05 50.80
(2.264 6 0.006) (2.245 6 0.006) (0.750) (2.000)
3 83.08 6 0.20 82.42 6 0.20 38.10 73.02
(3.271 6 0.008) (3.245 6 0.008) (1.500) (2.875)
4 107.57 6 0.22 106.93 6 0.22 44.45 98.42
(4.235 6 0.009) (4.210 6 0.009) (1.750) (3.875)
5 135.38 6 0.25 134.49 6 0.25 63.50 123.82
(5.330 6 0.010) (5.295 6 0.010) (2.500) (4.875)
6 160.15 6 0.28 159.26 6 0.28 76.20 149.22
(6.305 6 0.011) (6.270 6 0.011) (3.000) (5.875)
A
The negative tolerance on minimum dimensions shall be zero.
TABLE 5 Minimum Pipe Stiffness, F/Dy, at 5 % Deflection 6.5 Joint Tightness—Join two pieces of pipe by means of a
Minimum Pipe Stiffness, kPa (psi) fitting in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
Nominal and with solvent cement as described in 6.8. Allow the joined
PVC 12454
Pipe
Size,
PVC 12454 unit to stand for 24 h at room temperature. Subject the unit to
PVC 12164
in. an internal water pressure of 170 kPa (25 psi) at room
kPa psi temperature for 24 h. Neither the pipe, fitting, nor joints shall
2 407 59 show any leakage.
3 131 19 6.6 Perforation—For the perforated pipe the hole diameter
4A 76 11
5 62 9
and the distance between hole centers shall be measured with
6 55 8 a steel rule with at least 1-mm (1⁄16-in.) graduations. The angle
A
Standard and perforated pipe. between the two rows of holes shall be measured with an index
head capable of measuring accurately to within 1°.
6.2 Test Conditions—Conduct the tests in the standard 7. Significance and Use
laboratory atmosphere of 23 6 2°C and 50 6 5 % relative 7.1 The pipe and fittings in this specification are designed
humidity, unless otherwise specified. and have the physical, chemical, and other properties for sewer
6.3 Materials—Determine the physical and chemical prop- and drainage applications outside the building. The pipe is not
erties of PVC compounds used in the manufacture of pipe and intended for use as public or municipal collector sewers. The
fittings meeting this specification in accordance with the test following lists the typical applications for the sewer and drain
methods specified in Specification D 1784. pipe:
6.4 Flattening—Flatten three specimens of pipe, 51-mm 7.1.1 Building sewers and underground drains—standard,
(2-in.) long, between parallel plates in a suitable press until the 7.1.2 Storm drainage—standard and perforated,
distance between the plates is 40 % of the outside diameter of 7.1.3 House connections to septic tanks—standard,
the pipe. The rate of loading shall be uniform and such that the 7.1.4 Leaching system piping for septic tank effluents—
compression is completed within 2 to 5 min. On removal of the standard and perforated,
load, examine the specimens for evidence of splitting, crack- 7.1.5 Footing drains (foundation drains)—standard and
ing, or breaking. perforated,
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7.1.6 Industrial waste disposal—standard and perforated, 10.1.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark and code,
and 10.1.2 Nominal pipe size,
7.1.7 Land drainage—standard and perforated. 10.1.3 The legend “PVC Sewer Pipe” or “PVC Perforated
8. Retest and Rejection Pipe,” and
8.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements 10.1.4 This designation, “ASTM D 2729.”
of this specification, the test(s) shall be conducted again only 10.2 Fittings in compliance with this specification shall be
by agreement between the purchaser and seller. Under such clearly marked as follows:
agreement, minimum requirements shall not be lowered, 10.2.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark,
changed, or modified, nor shall specification limits be changed. 10.2.2 Nominal size, and
If upon retest, failure occurs, the quantity of product repre-
10.2.3 This designation, “ASTM D 2729.”
sented by the test(s) does not meet the requirements of this
specification. NOTE 3—D 2729 pipe should be installed in accordance with Practice
D 2321. Perforated pipe should be installed using Class I material in order
9. Certification to provide ground water drainage and good side support.
9.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
manufacturer’s certification shall be furnished to the purchaser 11. Quality Assurance
that the material was manufactured, sampled, tested, and 11.1 When the product is marked with this designation, D
inspected in accordance with this specification, and has been 2729, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manufac-
found to meet the requirements. When specified in the pur- tured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this
chase order or contract, a report of the test results shall be specification and has been found to meet the requirements of
furnished. Each certification so furnished shall be signed by an this specification.
authorized agent of the manufacturer.
10. Marking and Labeling 12. Keywords
10.1 Pipe in compliance with this specification shall be 12.1 drain pipe; fittings; perforated pipe; pipe; poly(vinyl
clearly marked as follows at intervals of 1.5 m (5 ft) or less: chloride); PVC
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
GOVERNMENT/MILITARY PROCUREMENT
These requirements apply only to federal/military procurement, not domestic sales or transfers.
S1. Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci- S2.1 Packaging—Unless otherwise specified in the con-
fied in the contract or purchase order, the producer is respon- tract, the materials shall be packaged in accordance with the
sible for the performance of all inspection and test require- supplier’s standard practice in a manner ensuring arrival at
ments specified herein. The producer may use his own or any destination in satisfactory condition and which will be accept-
other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspection able to the carrier at lowest rates. Containers and packing shall
and test requirements specified herein, unless the purchaser comply with Uniform Freight Classification rules or National
disapproves. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any Motor Freight Classification rules.
of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification where
S2.2 Marking—Marking for shipment shall be in accor-
such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that material
dance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-
conforms to prescribed requirements.
129 for military agencies.
NOTE S1.1—In U.S. federal contracts, the contractor is responsible for
inspection. NOTE S2.1—The inclusion of U.S. Government procurement require-
ments should not be construed as an indication that the U.S. Government
S2. Packaging and Marking for U.S. Government Procure-
uses or endorses the products described in this specification.
ment:
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