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Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................5

1.1 Summary .............................................................................................................................................5
A. Scope of Specification...................................................................................................................5
B. Work Not Included ........................................................................................................................5
C. Related Specifications ...................................................................................................................5
D. Supplied by Owner/Buyer .............................................................................................................5
E. Supplied by Fabricator/Seller ........................................................................................................5
F. Terminology ..................................................................................................................................5
1.2 References ...........................................................................................................................................6
A. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) ..................................................................6
B. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ...................................................................6
C. AWWA (American Water Works Association) ............................................................................6
D. Government Requirements ............................................................................................................6
1.3 Submittals............................................................................................................................................7
A. Test Reports...................................................................................................................................7
B. Spool Drawings .............................................................................................................................7
1.4 Quality Assurance...............................................................................................................................7
A. General ..........................................................................................................................................7
1.5 Product Delivery And Handling........................................................................................................7
A. Delivery.........................................................................................................................................7
B. Storage and Handling ....................................................................................................................7

2.0 PRODUCTS...................................................................................................................................................8
2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Materials..............................................................................................................................................9
A. Resin..............................................................................................................................................9
B. Veil ................................................................................................................................................9
C. Chopped Strand Mat......................................................................................................................9
D. Woven Roving...............................................................................................................................9
E. Catalyst Promoter ..........................................................................................................................9
F. Ultraviolet Inhibitor.......................................................................................................................9
G. Mortar............................................................................................................................................9
H. Miscellaneous Additives ...............................................................................................................9
2.3 Fabrication And Manufacture...........................................................................................................9
A. General ..........................................................................................................................................9
B. Hand Lay-up Pipe and Fittings....................................................................................................10
C. Filament Wound Pipe and Fittings ..............................................................................................11
D. Centrifugal Cast Pipe and Fittings...............................................................................................11
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E. Flanges ........................................................................................................................................12
2.4 Inspection And Tests ........................................................................................................................13
A. General ........................................................................................................................................13
B. Tensile Strength/Modulus ...........................................................................................................13
C. Flexural Strength/Modulus Tests.................................................................................................13
D. Glass Content Test.......................................................................................................................13
E. Barcol Hardness Test...................................................................................................................14
F. Pipe and Fitting Dimensions........................................................................................................14
G. Resin Cup Gel Test......................................................................................................................14
H. Plant Inspection and Prequalification ..........................................................................................15
I. Rejection Criteria ........................................................................................................................15
J. Testing Responsibility .................................................................................................................15
K. Hydrostatic Testing .....................................................................................................................15
L. Random Testing Requirements ...................................................................................................15
2.5 Identification And Tagging..............................................................................................................16
A. Color Coding ...............................................................................................................................16
B. Marking .......................................................................................................................................16
2.6 Preparation For Shipment ...............................................................................................................16
A. General ........................................................................................................................................16

3.0 EXECUTION...............................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Installation.........................................................................................................................................17

4.0 ATTACHMENTS........................................................................................................................................17
4.1 Attachment 01: Pressure Rating Table..........................................................................................17
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

This specification prescribes the requirements for the custom fabrication, purchase, shipping and
testing of hand lay-up, filament wound or centrifugal cast RTR (Reinforced Thermosetting
Resin) and RPM (Reinforced Plastic Mortar) pipe and fittings. The Fabricator shall supply shop
fabricated spools to the greatest extent possible.

B. Work Not Included

The manufacture and purchase of standard off-the-shelf RTR pipe and fittings.

C. Related Specifications

Work in this specification shall be coordinated with MARAFIQ Engineering Specifications:

 MQ-SP-P-5002: Piping - Material Specification Line Class - Process

and Utility Piping
 MQ-SP-P-5004: Field Fabrication And Installation - Process And
Utility Piping

D. Supplied by Owner/Buyer

Orthographic and/or isometric drawings shall be supplied by Owner/Buyer, if required.

Fabricator/Seller is responsible for informing Owner/Buyer of limitations or discrepancies in the
design imposed by the RTR piping. Changes in fabrication shall be Fabricator/Seller's
responsibility unless Owner/Buyer was informed before the start of fabrication.

E. Supplied by Fabricator/Seller

Materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete the requirements of this specification
shall be the sole responsibility of Fabricator/Seller.

F. Terminology

1. Corrosion Liner: The inside wall of RTR and RPM pipe and fittings that
provides the chemical corrosion resistance (does not provide any structural
strength), made from resin, veil and glass or synthetic mat. Normally has a high
resin to glass ratio.

2. Filament Wound: Pipe and fittings custom manufactured on a mandrel by

applying a continuous strand of glass filament spirally wound into the resin, in
accordance with ASTM D 2996. This section provides the structural and
mechanical strength.
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3. Centrifugally cast: Pipe and fittings custom manufactured inside a mandrel

while the mandrel rotates at a high speed in order to create centrifugal force that
compresses each layer of applied resin, glass and other reinforcement.

4. Hand Lay-up: Pipe and fittings custom manufactured by applying glass cloth
and resin onto a mold or mandrel by hand.

5. RTR Pipe and Fittings: Pipe and fittings manufactured from a reinforced
thermosetting resin.

6. RPM Pipe: Pipe manufactured from a reinforced thermosetting resin, containing

a mortar mixture as part of the reinforcement.

1.2 References

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication forming part of this
specification shall be the latest revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification is issued
for construction unless noted otherwise. Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the
details of the drawings, Work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions
of these publications.

A. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)

 C 582 Contact-Molded Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic

Laminates for Corrosion Resistant Equipment
 D 2996 Filament Wound Fiber Glass (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Thermosetting Resin) Pipe
 D 2997 Centrifugally Cast Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe
 D 5421 Contact Molded Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting
Resin) Flanges

B. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

 B31.1 Power Piping

 B31.3 Process Piping

C. AWWA (American Water Works Association)

 C950 Fiberglass Pressure Pipe

 M45 Fiberglass Pipe Design Manual

D. Government Requirements

Where criteria in this specification are affected by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia legislation,
regulation, standard and codes, this specification shall be modified as necessary to ensure
compliance.
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1.3 Submittals

A. Test Reports

Test reports required by this specification shall be transmitted to Marafiq before acceptance of
the pipe and fittings.

B. Spool Drawings

When specified, spool drawings of all pieces of fabrication showing dimensions and piece mark
numbers shall be transmitted to Marafiq before the delivery of the fabrication.

1.4 Quality Assurance

A. General

The RTR or RPMP pipe and fittings fabricated in accordance with this specification shall have a
workmanlike finish and be the product of personnel qualified in their field. Material samples
shall be submitted before the acceptance of a Fabricator as outlined in Section 2.4H of this
specification

1.5 Product Delivery And Handling

A. Delivery

When the fabrication is complete, Fabricator shall give Marafiq 5 working days' notice prior to
shipment for final inspection. This inspection in no way precludes Fabricator's responsibility for
proper shipping, nor does it preclude potential rejection at the site for valid reasons as outlined
in Section 2.4.

B. Storage and Handling

1. Pipe and Fittings

a. Whenever pipe is being unloaded or loaded, each length of pipe, pipe

spool or crate shall be handled individually. Unloading RTR / RPMP
pipe by rolling it off the trailer is not permitted. End protectors shall not
be removed until just before installation.

b. Woven cloth and nylon slings, with spreader bars, shall be used when
mechanically lifting the pipe. Chains, wires, or hooks shall not be used.
Pipe shall be lifted from 2 points, at 1/4 of the pipe length from each end.

c. Extreme caution shall be used in handling spools and components to

avoid any type of impact loading. This pipe can be damaged by careless
handling, and effects on the external surface of the pipe may not be
visible.

d. Pipe may be stored up to 3 layers deep for extended periods. Pipe may be
securely crated in no more than 3 layers, and stacked up to 3 crates high.
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Pipe should not be laid directly on the ground; it should be stored on

bearing boards. Bearing boards shall be a minimum of 75 mm (3 inches)
wide. Use at least 2 boards, 1.5 m (5 feet) from the ends on 6 m (20 foot)
lengths, and at least 4 boards, 3 m (10 feet) apart, centered under the 12
m (40 foot) length.

e. Pipe must be adequately supported while work is being performed on it,

such as cutting, cleaning, or end preparation. There should be at least 2
supports for a 6 m length, and 3 for a 12 m length. Supports shall not be
placed under bells, spigots, or mechanical joints. More support may be
required depending upon the size of pipe.

f. Fittings stored for longer than 4 months shall remain in their shipping
boxes under cover to provide protection from heat, humidity, and the sun.

g. Pipes and fittings shall be protected from heavy loads and impacts during
installation.

h. Damaged pipe and fittings shall not be used. If repairs can be made, the
damaged components may be used after undergoing a complete
inspection.

2. Resin

a. Store resin at manufacturer's recommended temperatures. Resin may be

packaged into pre-measured kits but must be maintained at the
temperature and the length of time at the expected ambient temperature
specified by the manufacturer.

b. Do not use material if container shows evidence of leakage.

c. Resin and curing agents shall not be used beyond the manufacturer's
recommended time limit after mixing. This time limit will vary
depending on temperature and catalyst/hardener mixing ratio.

d. Do not touch or contaminate the resin with anything other than the
approved mixing tools.

e. Do not return any spilled material to the container.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 General

If multiple resins are allowed by the specification pipe class, Fabricator may quote using any of the
resins. However, the entire order for that class shall be fabricated using that resin. Wherever only 1
resin is specified, there will be no substitutes allowed.
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2.2 Materials

A. Resin

As specified in the individual piping line class specification of MQ-SP-P-5002.

B. Veil

1. Glass Veil -C glass, 10 mil, commercial grade, single filament, 12 mm (0.5 inch)
minimum fiber length, with a binder suitable for the resin system.

2. Nexus Veil - Dacron, 10 mil. Use on wetted parts only where specified; not for
use on exterior surfaces.

C. Chopped Strand Mat

E glass, 450 g/m2 (1- 1/2 ounces per square foot), with coupling agent to provide compatible
bond to resin.

D. Woven Roving

E glass, 810 g/m2 (24 ounces per square yard), commercial grade, with coupling agent to
provide compatible bond to resin.

E. Catalyst Promoter

As recommended by the resin manufacturer.

F. Ultraviolet Inhibitor

As recommended by the resin manufacturer.

G. Mortar

For RPM pipe, the mortar reinforcement shall be silica sand with a minimum of 98% silica with a
maximum moisture content of 0.2%.

H. Miscellaneous Additives

Thixotropies, surfactants, antifoaming agents, flame retardants, and other additives shall not be
used unless approved by Marafiq. In the event of their use, the amount shall not exceed the
manufacturer's recommendation.

2.3 Fabrication And Manufacture

A. General

Materials such as resins, additives, and glass fibers shall be stored in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations. Under no circumstances shall the temperature,
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storage time, or general conditions exceed those specified by the manufacturer.

Fabricator may be asked to prove compliance with these recommendations.

B. Hand Lay-up Pipe and Fittings

1. Corrosion liner shall be fabricated using the veil specified in the individual pipe
class specifications.

2. Additives such as dyes, UV stabilizers, thixotropic agents, and flame retardants

shall not be included with the resin except as approved by Marafiq. Under no
circumstances shall additives be introduced into the corrosion liner.

3. Catalyst or promoter system shall be as recommended by the resin producer.

4. Care shall be exercised when using Nexus veil to ensure that it is completely
wetted-out.

5. Dimensional tolerances, including but not limited to squareness of ends, out-of-

roundness, alignment of flanges, flatness of flanges, and lengths for pipe and
fittings shall be per ASTM D 2996.

6. Cut edges of laminates shall be covered with the appropriate veil, and resin
coated so that all voids and exposed glass are covered.

7. Pipe wall thicknesses for hand lay-up will be as outlined in Attachment 01:
Pressure Rating Table. Thicknesses include a standard 100 mil corrosion liner.
Additional liner thickness must be added to these numbers. Sizes shown are
nominal sizes.

8. Pipe wall thicknesses shall be within 90 percent of those specified.

9. Pipe wall thicknesses for fittings shall be at least 100 percent of those specified
for pipe. However, the wall thickness for ells shall be 20 percent thicker than
that for pipe and shall be tapered on the OD to match the adjoining pipe. No
fitting shall be more than 30 percent over the recommended thickness.

10. Tees shall have reinforcement equal to the wall thickness, extending at least half
the branch diameter completely surrounding the branch.

11. All fittings shall be fabricated to have strength equal or superior to that of the
matching pipe.

12. After inspection is complete, a resin-rich exterior topcoat shall be applied with
the final layer of C-glass veil. This topcoat shall be pigmented to aid in the
identification of the pipe. The pigment shall be compatible with the resin used
for fabrication and shall be approved by the engineer. Paraffin or wax shall be
added to the topcoat as recommended by the manufacturer. In addition, this
topcoat shall incorporate a faster gelling system.
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C. Filament Wound Pipe and Fittings

1. Corrosion liner shall be fabricated using the veil specified in the individual pipe
class specifications.

2. Pipe wall thicknesses for filament wound pipe and fitting shall be according to
the following equation, from the appendix of ASTM D 2996. Thicknesses do not
include a corrosion liner. Corrosion liner thickness must be added to these
numbers. Pipe sizes shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2996, table 4, for ID
series pipe.

S = {P(D-t)}/2t
S = Hydrostatic design stress, PSI, according to ASTM D 2996
P = Pressure rating, PSI
D = Average outside diameter, inches
t = Minimum reinforced wall thickness, inches

3. Fittings shall be fabricated to have strength equal or superior to that of the

matching pipe.

4. Additives such as dyes, UV stabilizers, thixotropic agents, and flame retardants

shall not be included with the resin except as approved by Marafiq. Under no
circumstances shall additives be introduced into the corrosion liner.

5. Catalyst or promoter system shall be as recommended by the resin producer.

6. Care shall be exercised when using Nexus veil to ensure that it is completely
wetted out.

7. Dimensional tolerances for pipe and fittings, including, but not limited to
squareness of ends, out-of-roundness, alignment of flanges, flatness of flanges,
and lengths, shall be as outlined in ASTM D 2996.

8. Cut edges of laminates shall be covered with the appropriate veil and resin
coated so that all voids and exposed glass are covered.

9. After inspection has been completed, a resin-rich exterior topcoat shall be

applied with the final layer of C-glass veil. This topcoat shall be pigmented to
aid in the identification of the pipe. The pigment shall be compatible with the
resin used for fabrication and shall be approved by the engineer. Paraffin or wax
shall be added to the topcoat as recommended by the manufacturer. In addition,
this topcoat shall incorporate a faster gelling system.

D. Centrifugal Cast Pipe and Fittings

1. Pipe shall be manufactured using a rotating mandrel beginning with the outer
layers and working inward.
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2. Additives such as dyes, UV stabilizers, thixotropic agents, and flame retardants

shall not be included with the resin except as approved by Marafiq. Under no
circumstances shall additives be introduced into the corrosion liner.

3. Catalyst or promoter system shall be as recommended by the resin producer.

4. Dimensional tolerances for pipe and fittings, including, but not limited to wall
thickness, squareness of ends, out-of-roundness, and lengths, shall be as outlined
in ASTM D 2997.

5. Fittings shall be fabricated by miter jointing from pipe, with necessary

reinforcement at the joints, using a procedure approved by Marafiq.

E. Flanges

1. Flanges shall be fabricated using hand lay-up or filament wound construction.

No press molded flanges will be accepted. Dimensions will be as according to
ASTM D 5421.

2. Hand lay-up flanges shall be fabricated using alternating layers of chopped

strand mat and woven roving. They shall still have the appropriate corrosion
liner and corrosion allowance for the pipe class specification to which they are
being fabricated.

3. Hand lay-up flanges DN 150 (6 inches) in diameter and below can be made
entirely of chopped strand mat. Flanges greater than DN 150 (6 inches) in
diameter shall be fabricated using alternating layers of chopped strand mat and
woven roving, using dimensions as outlined in ASTM D 5421.

4. Flanges shall be fabricated using 1-piece construction. All layers, including the
corrosion liner, shall extend continuously from the OD of the flange up the neck
of the flange.

5. The back of the flange shall have a flat seating surface; spot facing of the bolt
holes is recommended so that the bolts can be tightened without exerting undue
stress on the flange.

F. Ends for field joining

1. Fabricated spools intended for field joining shall have taper adhesive socket
ends, butt-and-strap ends, or bell and spigot gasketed joint ends with or without
keylock. Refer to Marafiq Engineering Specification MQ-SP-P-5002 for details
of the specific line class to be furnished.
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2.4 Inspection And Tests

A. General

Inspection and testing shall be strictly enforced. The following Codes and Standards shall
govern as applicable for the method of manufacture:

ASTM D 618 Conditioning Plastics for Testing

ASTM D 695 Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D 696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
ASTM D 790 Flexural Properties of Reinforced / Unreinforced Plastics
ASTM D 1598 Time-To-Failure of Plastic Pipe
ASTM D 1599 Resistance to Short time Hydraulic Pressure
ASTM D 2105 Longitudinal Tensile Strength Properties of Fiberglass
ASTM D 2143 Cyclic Pressure Strength of RTRP Pipe
ASTM D 2412 Determination of External Loading Characteristics
ASTM D 2583 Barcol Hardness of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D 2584 Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins
ASTM D 2992 Obtaining Hydrostatic or Pressure Design Basis
ASTM D 3567 Determining Dimensions of Fiberglass Pipe

B. Tensile Strength/Modulus

In accordance with ASTM D 2105 and D 695, the tensile strength and compressive test shall be
applied on a random basis to the laminates. These tests may be used on cut-off ends of the pipe
spools used in fabrication. The results of the tests must meet the minimum properties laid out in
ASTM C582, table 4, for hand lay-up pipe; and ASTM D 2996, Table 2, for filament wound
pipe. Variation from the properties shall be cause for rejection of the fabrication.

C. Flexural Strength/Modulus Tests

In accordance with ASTM D 790, the flexural strength/modulus test shall be applied on a
random basis to the laminates. These tests may be used on cutoff ends of the pipe spools used in
fabrication. The results of the tests must meet the minimum properties in ASTM C582, table 4,
for hand lay-up pipe. Variation from the properties shall be cause for rejection of the fabrication.

D. Glass Content Test

In accordance with ASTM D 2584, the glass content test shall be performed on the laminates on
a random basis. This test shall verify for proper laminate sequencing and appropriate resin
percentages. Glass content, by weight, shall vary from 28 percent to 41 percent as the thickness
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of the laminate increases. If either the laminate sequencing or the glass content varies from the
expected, this shall be cause for rejection of the fabrication.

E. Barcol Hardness Test

1. In accordance with ASTM D 2583, the Barcol hardness test shall be applied to
every piece of fabrication. Hardness results shall be at least 90 percent of the
manufacturer's recommended minimum hardness.

2. If the fabrication fails the Barcol hardness test, it may be post cured. Post curing
shall take place at a temperature not to exceed 80 °C, using dry air. Fabrication
should cure for a sufficient time to finish cure and pass test.

F. Pipe and Fitting Dimensions

The pipe and fittings dimension test, in accordance with ASTM D 3567, shall be performed on a
random basis on the laminates. This test shall determine the proper wall and liner thickness, and
the proper diameter of the pipe and fittings. If any of the dimensions are outside the allowable
tolerances, this shall be cause for rejection.

G. Resin Cup Gel Test

The pot life of the catalyzed resin should be monitored closely. A cup gel test as outlined below
should be performed daily. This test measures the pot life of the catalyzed resin.

1. Temperature of resin and the room shall be between 21°C - 27°C (70°F and
80°F).

2. Accurately measure 100 grams of resin into a wax free paper cup; add 0.5 grams
cobalt naphthenate to it with a spoon, and stir into resin for 2 minutes.

3. Allow spoon to drain into the resin and then mix with a laboratory propeller
mixer for 2 minutes.

4. Add 1 gram MEK peroxide with a spoon and stir into resin, simultaneously
starting a stopwatch. Stir vigorously for 1 minute and remove spoon.

5. Every minute stir for 10 seconds with a wooden tongue depressor. After stirring,
slowly withdraw the tongue depressor, flat side up, from the resin. As the
viscosity increases noticeably, stir slowly for 10 seconds every 1/2 minute, and
withdraw tongue depressor, flat side up.

6. When resin mass tends to adhere to the tongue depressor and rises with it as it is
withdrawn, stop the timer.

7. Report elapsed time as room temperature gel time.

8. Comparison of result to manufacturers’ standard will ensure proper resin cure

and good quality control of the finished product.
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H. Plant Inspection and Prequalification

1. An inspection shall take place before a fabricator is selected. The inspection

shall include:

a. Inspection of the facilities

b. Interview and inspection of the fabricator’s employees and applicable

bonding procedures as required by applicable Piping Code, ASME B31.1
or ASME B31.3.

c. Obtaining a representative sample of that fabricator's workmanship

(1) This sample shall include test coupons, cut from a flat sheet,
which shall be tested in accordance with this specification, and a
sample of pipe between DN 100 – DN 250 (4 and 10 inches) in
diameter that shall include at least one tee (stub-on), and one butt
joint.

(2) If accepted, this sample shall be retained by Marafiq and shall be

considered to be the minimum acceptable quality of fabrication
for inspection purposes.

2. Final acceptance of a fabricator shall be based on test results, sample

fabrications, and the inspection results of his shop. This prequalification may be
waived by Marafiq in the case of a successful past history.

I. Rejection Criteria

Poor workmanship such as flaws that cannot be repaired, porosity, voids, cracks, crazing,
delamination, and blisters, shall be cause for rejection of fabrication. This rejection shall be
governed by ASTM C 582, Table 5, Visual Acceptance Criteria. Rejected piping shall be sole
responsibility of the fabricator. Marafiq shall incur no liabilities from the rejection of the piping.

J. Testing Responsibility

Testing shall be the responsibility of the fabricator. Marafiq reserves the right to witness any test
to ensure proper testing procedures.

K. Hydrostatic Testing

Pipe and fittings shall undergo a hydrostatic pressure test equal to 1 ½ times their design
pressure rating. This test shall be performed in accordance with the minimum requirements of
the applicable Piping Code, ASME B31.1 or ASME B31.3. The test pressure shall not exceed 1
½ times the design pressure rating.

L. Random Testing Requirements

Random testing shall consist of a number of pieces not less than 5 percent of the total pieces of
fabrication, quantities rounded upward.
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2.5 Identification And Tagging

A. Color Coding

Whenever specified in the individual line class, RTR/RPMP pipe and fittings shall be color
coded. This coating shall be accomplished by adding a compatible pigment or dye to the resin
for the final gel coat. This coating shall be translucent and, if possible, not applied before the
final inspection. Color shall be as specified in the individual line class.

B. Marking

1. Each piece shall be tagged with the following information:

• Vendor name
• Resin trade name
• Date of manufacture
• Thickness and pressure rating

2. Each component shall be marked with the information detailed above at 3

locations for straight pipe, and at 1 location for fittings.

3. Markings shall be permanent. Decals, labels, and other markings shall be sealed
into the exterior of the laminate with resin. Fabricated assemblies shall be
marked with line and piece mark number in addition to the above requirements.

2.6 Preparation For Shipment

The following covers the minimum requirements. The supplier shall submit proposed packaging and
shipping procedures for Buyer's review.

Proper packaging and dunnage arrangement is imperative for protection against shipping damage.
Conformance to the following practices serves to minimize product damage.

A. General

1. Pipe and fittings shall not come into contact with sharp edges. Damage can
occur if they are transported in a manner that provides only point or line
supports. Care shall be exercised in shipment packing and in dunnage
placement. Materials that are not secured shall be crated or boxed before
shipment.

2. Nesting of smaller diameter components inside larger diameter components is

not permitted. Piping may be bundled with Marafiq's prior approval. Unboxed
piping and spool assemblies shall be separated by wood chocks and supports.
Soft materials such as carpet and auto tire strips are acceptable as general
dunnage.

3. The use of chocks under and between the pipes is required to prevent damage to
pipe. Chocks shall be cut to the radius of the pipe and properly spaced along the
length of the pipe, along with the proper supports. On 6 m (20 foot) lengths as a
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minimum they shall be placed in 2 locations, 1.5 m (5 feet) from each end of the
pipe. On 12 m (40 foot) lengths, there shall be 4 supports placed at 3 m (10 foot)
intervals beginning 1.5 m (5 feet) from 1 end of the pipe.

4. Tie-down straps shall be suitable for use with RTR/RPMP pipe and fittings.
Steel straps shall be padded and be wide enough to prevent damage. If nylon or
woven fabric straps are used, a ratchet tightening system shall be provided to
compensate for stretch. Loose banding materials shall be tightened immediately
to prevent damage. The banding shall be tight enough to prevent movement
without deformation of the pipe or fittings.

5. Boxed or crated items shall be braced or cushioned against shock, vibration, and
rough handling.

6. Piping items that are not stacked or boxed shall be palletized with proper
bracing and dunnage.

7. Flanged ends shall be protected with wooden blinds bolted to the flange and
shall have a diameter 50 mm (2 inches) larger than the outside diameter of the
plastic flange. The blinds shall be 10 mm (3/8 of an inch) minimum thickness
for DN 300 (12 inch) diameters and smaller, and 19 mm (3/4 of an inch)
thickness for DN 350 (14 inch) diameters and greater. A minimum of 2 bolts
shall be used to fasten the blinds to the flanges. Washers shall be used under all
nuts placed against the plastic flanges.

8. Care must be taken to prevent deflection in thin wall piping. Wooden plugs or
frames shall be securely fastened to the pipe to maintain the pipe roundness
during shipping.

9. If furnished, joint kits shall be packaged in accordance with the applicable Saudi
Arabian regulations.

10. Shipment of prefabricated assemblies by motor freight is recommended. Trucks

should utilize air ride equipment with removable high side trailers for ease of
loading and unloading. Shipping by covered (hard top) trailers is not permitted.
If shipping by rail, shipment shall be made in bulkhead cushion under frame
type of cars.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

Installation and assembly shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of AWWA Manual of
Practice M45, Fiberglass Design.

4.0 ATTACHMENTS

4.1 Attachment 01: Pressure Rating Table

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(All figures given in mm)

Size NPS Duct 25 psi 50 psi 75 psi 100 psi 125 psi 150 psi
<100 kPa 175 kPa 345 kPa 515 kPa 690 kPa 860 kPa 1034 kPa
2 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6
4 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 6
6 3 4.5 4.5 6 6 8 10
8 3 4.5 6 6 8 10 11
10 3 4.5 6 8 10 11 13
12 3 4.5 6 10 11 13 16
14 3 6 8 10 13 16 19
16 3 6 8 11 14 17 na
18 3 6 10 13 16 19 na
20 3 6 10 13 17 na na
24 4.5 6 11 16 20 na na
30 4.5 8 13 19 na na na
36 4.5 10 16 na na na na
42 6 10 19 na na na na
44-60 6 na na na na na na