Table 3.

4 MATERIALS FOR POTABLE WATER

HOT WATER DISTRIBUTION (2) (7)
COLD WATER DISTRIBUTION (2) (7) PIPE FITTINGS
WATER SERVICE (1) (6)
1 ABS Plastic Pipe, SDR A X X ASTM D2282
2 ABS Plastic Pipe, schedule 40 or 80 A X X ASTM D1527
3 Brass Pipe A A A ASTM B43
4 Copper Pipe A A A ASTM B42
5 Copper Tube, seamless, Type K or L A A A ASTM B88 ASME B16.22 (wrought, solder joint)
ASME B16.18 (cast, solder joint)
ASME B16.50 (wrought, braze joint)
ASME B16.24 (cast, anged)
ASSE 1061 (push-t)
ASME B16.26 (cast, ared)
Mechanically crimped (pressed) per Section 4.2.6
Split couplings per Section 4.2.17

6 Copper Tube, seamless, Type M A A A ASTM B88 ASME B16.22 (wrought, solder joint)
ASME B16.18 (cast, solder joint)
ASME B16.50 (wrought, braze joint)
ASME B16.24 (cast, anged)
ASSE 1061 (push-t)
ASME B16.26 (cast, ared)
Mechanically crimped (pressed) per Section 4.2.6
Split couplings per Section 4.2.17
7 CPVC Plastic Pipe, schedule 40 A A A ASTM F441 ASTM F438 (socket)
8 CPVC Plastic Pipe, schedule 80 A A A ASTM F441 ASTM F437 (threaded), ASTM F439 (threaded, socket)
9 CPVC Plastic Pipe, SDR A A A ASTM F442 ASTM F438 (sched 40 socket), ASTM F439 (sched 80 socket)
10 CPVC Plastic Hot and Cold Water Distribution A A A ASTM D2846 ASTM D2846 (socket, metal transition), ASSE 1061 (push-t)
(SDR 11) CTS
11 Ductile Iron Pipe, cement-motar lined A X X ASTM A377 AWWA C110/A21.10, AWWA C153/A21.53 (compact)
AWWA C151/A21.50 AWWA C606 (split couplings)
12 Fiberglass Pressure Pipe A X X ASTM D3517, ASTM D3517, AWWA C950
AWWA C950
12a Flexible Pre-Insulated Piping A A A ASTM F2165
13 Galvanized Steel Pipe and Fittings X A A ASTM A53 ASME B16.3 (malleable, threaded)
ASME B16.4 (gray iron, threaded)
ASME B16.5 (cast, forged, anged)
Split couplings per Section 4.2.17
 Table 3.4 MATERIALS FOR POTABLE WATER (continued)
14 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plastic Pipe A X X ASTM F714 (SDR 11) ASTM F714 (SDR 11)
15 PE Plastic Pipe, schedule 40 A X X ASTM D2447 ASTM D3261 (butt heat fusion), ASTM F1055 (electro-fusion)
16 PE Plastic Pipe, schedule 80 A X X ASTM D2447 ASTM F1055 (electro-fusion)
17 PE Plastic Pipe, DR-PR A X X ASTM D3035 ASTM D3261 (butt heat fusion), ASTM D2683 (socket fusion)
ASTM F1055 (electro-fusion)
18 PE Plastic Pipe, DR-PR A X X ASTM F714 (4) ASTM D3261 (butt heat fusion), ASTM D2683 (socket fusion)
ASTM F1055 (electro-fusion)
19 PE Plastic Tubing, CTS A X X ASTM D2737 ASTM D3261 (butt heat fusion), ASTM F1055 (electro-fusion)
20 PE-AL-PE Plastic Pipe A A A ASTM F1282 ASTM F1974 (metal insert), ASTM F1282, ASTM F1281/1282
21 PEX Plastic Tubing A A A ASTM F876 (SDR 9) ASTM F1807 (crimped metal insert)
ASTM F1865 (mechanical cold expansion metal insert)
ASTM F1960 (metal cold expansion insert)
ASTM F1961 (metal mechanical cold are compression)
ASTM F2080 (metal cold expansion compression)
ASTM F2434 (crimped metal insert)
ASSE 1061 (push-t)
22 PEX Plastic Hot and Cold Water Distribution A A A ASTM F877 (SDR 9) ASTM F1807 (crimped metal insert)
ASTM F1865 (mechanical cold expansion metal insert)
ASTM F1960 (metal cold expansion insert)
ASTM F1961 (metal mechanical cold are compression)
ASTM F2080 (metal cold expansion compression)
ASTM F2434 (crimped metal insert)
ASSE 1061 (push-t)
23 PEX-AL-PEX Plastic Pipe A A A ASTM F1281 ASTM F1974 (metal insert), ASTM F1281, ASTM F1281/1282
24 PEX-AL-PEX Plastic Tubing A A A ASTM F2262 (SDR 9) ASTM F2434 (crimped metal insert)
25 PP Plastic Piping Systems A A A ASTM F2389 ASTM F2389 (socket weld)
(IPS sched 80)
26 PVC Plastic Pipe (schedule 40 A X X ASTM D1785 ASTM D2466 (socket, threaded)
27 PVC Plastic Pipe (schedule 80 A X X ASTM D1785 ASTM D2464 (threaded), ASTM D2467 (socket, threaded)
28 PVC Plastic Pipe, SDR A X X ASTM D2241 ASTM D3139 (exible elastomeric seals)
ASTM D2672 (bell end solvent cement)
29 Pressure-Rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems A A A ASTM F2389 ASTM F2389 (socket weld)
- metric sizes
 Table 3.4 MATERIALS FOR POTABLE WATER (continued)
30 Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Pipe A X X AWWA C904 ASTM F1960 (metal cold expansion insert)
for Water Service ASTM F2080 (metal cold expansion compression)
ASTM F1807 (crimped metal insert)
31 PE-AL-PE Composite Pressure Pipe A X X AWWA C903 AWWA C800 (metal insert)
32 PEX-AL-PEX Crosslinked Pressure Pipe A X X AWWA C903 AWWA C800 (metal insert)
33 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) A X X ASTM F2623 ASTM D3261 (butt heat fusion), ASTM D2683 (socket fusion)
SDR 9 Tubing ASTM F1055 (electro-fusion)
Approved A A A
Disapproved X X X

NOTES FOR TABLE 3.4

(1) Piping for water service shall be water pressure rated for not less than 160 psi at 73°F.
(2) Piping for hot and cold water distribution shall be water pressure rated for not less than 160 psi at 73°F and 100 psi at 180°F.
(3) Plastic piping materials shall comply with NSF 14 and NSF 61.
(4) For trenchless water service replacement systems, minimum DR-11 (or lower) for 1600 HDB, DR-9.3 (or lower) for 1450 HDB, or DR-7.3 for 1250 HDB.
(5) Permitted for trenchless replacement of underground portions of piping within buildings.
(6) See Table 3.4.2 for plastic water service piping.
(7) See Table 3.4.3 for plastic hot and cold water distribution piping.
 Table 3.5 MATERIALS FOR SANITARY WASTE AND DRAIN (3)
ABOVE GROUND WITHIN BUILDINGS
UNDERGROUND WITHIN BUILDINGS PIPE FITTINGS
SEWERS OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS
1 ABS Plastic Pipe and Fittings A A A ASTM D2661 (DWV, sched 40 IPS) ASTM D2661 (socket, threaded)
2 ABS Cellular Core Plastic Pipe A A A ASTM F628 (DWV, sched 40 IPS) ASTM F628, ASTM D2661 (socket, threaded)
3 ABS Sewer Pipe and Fittings A X X ASTM D2751 (SDR 23.5) ASTM D2751 (SDR 23.5, socket)
4 ABS and PVC Composite Sewer Pipe A X X ASTM D2680 ASTM D2680 (socket), PVC (gasket)
5 Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings (bell & spigot) A A A ASTM 74 ASTM A74
6 Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings (no-hub) A A A CISPI 301, ASTM A888 CISPI 301, ASTM A888
7 Concrete Sewer Pipe, Non-reinforced A X X ASTM C14 ASTM C14
8 Concrete Sewer Pipe, Reinforced A X X ASTM C76 ASTM C76
9 Copper Drainage Tube, DWV A A A ASTM B306 ASME B16.23 (cast copper solder joint)
10 Copper Water Tube, K, L, M A A A ASTM B88 ASME B16.23 (cast copper solder joint)
11 Fiberglass Sewer Pipe A X X ASTM D3754 ASME D3840
12 Galvanized Steel Pipe X X A ASTM A53 ASME B16.12 (cast iron drainage)
13 PE Plastic Pipe, SDR-PR A X X ASTM F714 (6)
14 PVC Plastic Pipe and Fittings, DWV A A A ASTM D2665 ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
15 PVC Plastic Pipe and Fittings, 3.25” OD X A A ASTM D2949 ASTM D2949
16 PVC Sewer and Drain Pipe (cellular core) A X X ASTM F891 ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
17 PVC Sewer and Drain Pipe (cellular core) A A X ASTM F891 (4) ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
18 PVC IPS Schedule 40 (cellular core) A A A ASTM F891 ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
19 PVC Plastic Sewer Pipe (PSM) and Fittings A x x ASTM D3034 (1) ASTM D3034 (1)
20 Stainless Steel DWV Systems - Type 316L (5) A A A ASTM A112.3.1 ASTM A112.3.1
21 Stainless Steel DWV Systems - Type 304 (5) X X A ASTM A112.3.1 ASTM A112.3.1
22 Vitried Clay Pipe, Standard Strength A X X ASTM C700 ASTM C700
23 Vitried Clay Pipe, Extra Strength A A X ASTM C700 ASTM C700
Approved A A A
Not Approved X X X

NOTES FOR TABLE 3.5

(1) Plastic waste and drain piping classied by standard dimension ratio shall be SDR 26 or heavier (lower SDR number).
(2) Plastic sewer pipe classied by pipe stiffness shall be PS-46 or stiffer (higher PS number).
(3) Piping shall be applied within the limits of its listed standard and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(4) PS-100 pipe or stiffer (higher PS number) is required for underground cellular core PVC sewer and drain pipe underground within buildings.
(5) The alloy shall be marked on stainless steel DWV piping systems.
(6) Minimum DR-17 is required for trenchless sewer replacement systems.
 Table 3.6 MATERIALS FOR VENT PIPING (1)
ABOVEGROUND PIPE FITTINGS
UNDERGROUND
1 ABS Plastic Pipe and Fittings A A ASTM D2661 (DWV, sched 40 IPS) ASTM D2661 (socket, threaded)
2 ABS Cellular Core Plastic Pipe A A ASTM F628 (DWV, sched 40 IPS) ASTM F628, ASTM D2661 (socket, threaded)
3 Cast Iron Soil Pipoe and Fittings (bell & spigot) A A ASTM A74 ASTM A74
4 Cast Iron Soil Pipoe and Fittings (no-hub) A A CISPI 301, ASTM A888 CISPI 301, ASTM A888
5 Copper Drainage Tube, DWV A A ASTM B306 ASTM B16.23 (cast copper solder joint)
6 Copper Water Tube, K, L, M A A ASTM B88 ASTM B16.23 (cast copper solder joint)
7 Galvanized Steel Pipe X A ASTM A53 ASME B16.12 (cast iron drainage)
8 PVC Plastic Pipe and Fittings, DWV A A ASTM D2665 ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
9 PVC Plastic Pipe and Fittings, 3.25” OD A A ASTM D2949 ASTM D2949
10 PVC Sewer and Drain Pipe (cellular core) A X ASTM F891 ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
11 PVC IPS Schedule 40 (cellular core) A A ASTM F891 ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
12 Stainless Steel DWV Systems - Type 316L (2) A A ASME A112.3.1 ASME A112.3.1
13 Stainless Steel DWV Systems - Type 304 (2) X A ASME A112.3.1 ASME A112.3.1
14 Vitried Clay Pipe, Extra Strength A X ASTM C700 ASTM C700
Approved A A
Not Approved X X

NOTES FOR TABLE 3.6

(1) Piping shall be applied within the limits of its listed standard and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(2) The alloy shall be marked on stainless steel DWV piping systems.
 Table 3.7 MATERIALS FOR STORM DRAINAGE (1)
ABOVE GROUND WITHIN BUILDINGS
UNDERGROUND WITHIN BUILDINGS PIPE FITTINGS
SEWERS OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS
1 ABS Plastic Pipe and Fittings A A A ASTM D2661 (DWV, sched 40 IPS) ASTM D2661 (socket, threaded)
2 ABS Cellular Core Plastic Pipe A A A ASTM F628 (DWV, sched 40 IPS) ASTM F628, ASTM D2661 (socket, threaded)
3 ABS Sewer Pipe and Fittings A X X ASTM D2751 (2) (3) ASTM D2751 (socket) (2) (3)
4 ABS and PVC Composite Sewer Pipe A X X ASTM D2680 ASTM D2680 (socket), PVC (gasket)
5 Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings (bell & spigot) A A A ASTM 74 ASTM A74
6 Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings (no-hub) A A A CISPI 301, ASTM A888 CISPI 301, ASTM A888
7 Concrete Sewer Pipe, Non-reinforced A X X ASTM C14 ASTM C14
8 Concrete Sewer Pipe, Reinforced A X X ASTM C76 ASTM C76
9 Copper Drainage Tube, DWV A A A ASTM B306 ASME B16.23 (cast copper solder joint)
10 Copper Water Tube, K, L, M A A A ASTM B88 ASME B16.23 (cast copper solder joint)
11 Fiberglass Sewer Pipe A X X ASTM D3754 ASME D3840
12 Galvanized Steel Pipe X X A ASTM A53 ASME B16.12 (cast iron drainage)
13 PE Plastic Pipe, SDR-PR A X X ASTM F714 (6)
14 PVC Plastic Pipe and Fittings, DWV A A A ASTM D2665 ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
15 PVC Sewer and Drain Pipe (cellular core) A X X ASTM F891 ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
16 PVC Sewer and Drain Pipe (cellular core) (4) A A X ASTM F891 (4) ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
17 PVC IPS Schedule 40 (cellular core) A A A ASTM F891 ASTM D2665 (socket), ASTM F1866 (socket)
18 PVC Plastic Sewer Pipe (PSM) and Fittings A X X ASTM D3034 ASTM D3034
19 Stainless Steel DWV Systems - Type 316L (5) A A A ASTM A112.3.1 ASTM A112.3.1
20 Stainless Steel DWV Systems - Type 304 (5) X X A ASTM A112.3.1 ASTM A112.3.1
21 Vitried Clay Pipe, Standard Strength A X X ASTM C700 ASTM C700
22 Vitried Clay Pipe, Extra Strength A A X ASTM C700 ASTM C700
23 PVC Plastic Pipe and Fittings, DWV, 3.25” OD X A A ASTM D2949 ASTM D2949
Approved A A A
Not Approved X X X

NOTES FOR TABLE 3.7

(1) Piping shall be applied within the limits of its listed standard and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(2) SDR 35 pipe or heavier (lower SDR number).
(3) PS-46 or stiffer (higher PS number).
(4) PS-100 pipe or stiffer (higher PS number).
(5) The alloy shall be marked on stainless steel DWV piping systems.
(6) Minimum SDR-17 is required for trenchless sewer replacement systems.
 Table 3.8 – MATERIALS FOR FOUNDATION DRAINS AND SUB-SOIL DRAINAGE
1 Clay Drain Tile (ASTM C498) A
2 Concrete Drain Tile (ASTM C412) A
3 Perforated Concrete Pipe (ASTM C444) A
4 Corrugated Polyethylene Tube (ASTM F405) A
5 SR Plastic Drain Pipe and Fittings, Perforated (ASTM D2852) A
6 PVC Sewer Pipe and Fittings, Perforated (ASTM D2729) A
7 Stainless Steel DWV Systems – Type 316L (ASME A112.3.1) A
8 Vitried Clay Pipe, Perforated, Standard and Extra Strength (ASTM C700) A
Approved A