SECTION 15108 THERMOPLASTIC PIPE PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01

1.02

DESCRIPTION A.

Work Specified The work specified shall include all labor, material, equipment, tools, services, and incidentals necessary to furnish and install thermoplastic pipe as shown, specified, and required.

B.

Related Work Specified Elsewhere 1. Section 15051 - Buried Piping Installation 2. Section 15106 - Ductile Iron Pipe, Fittings, and Accessories 3. Section 15110 - Valves and Appurtenances 4. Section 15140 - Testing and Disinfection

QUALITY ASSURANCE A.

Manufacturers Qualifications 1. Manufacturer shall have a minimum of 5 years experience producing thermoplastic pipe and shall show evidence of at least 5 installations in satisfactory operation. 2. Parts Interchangeability: It is the intent of these specifications that all materials furnished herein shall be compatible with similar materials of other manufacturer’s.

B.

Reference Standards 1. AWWA C900, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe, 4-inch through 12-inch for Water Distribution 2. ASTM D1598, Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure 3. ASTM D1599 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings 4. ASTM D1784, Standard Specifications for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPCC) Compounds 5. ASTM D2122, Standard Test Methods of Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings 6. ASTM D2241, Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure Rated Pipe (SDR Series) 7. ASTM D3034, Standard Specification for Type PSM Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings

Contract Title,

Thermoplastic Pipe,

15108-1

Rev.10/05

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 1.03

1.04

ASTM D3212, Standard Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals ASTM F477, Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Factory Mutual Research Corporation 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act American Water Works Association Manual M23.

SUBMITTALS A.

Shop Drawings: Submit for approval the following: 1. Detailed drawings and data on pipe, fittings, and accessories. 2. A materials list, which shall include full information regarding all components of the equipment. Materials of construction shall be presented in the listing. 3. Any operations and maintenance information for thermoplastic pipe.

B.

Submit certificates of compliance with the applicable referenced standards.

C.

Submit certificate of compliance with NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for all products under this section, including interior coatings, by an independent, authorized laboratory.

D.

Furnish delivery tickets indicating the pipe manufacturer, pipe type and class, identifying that the pipe was new and from a manufacturer that has been submitted and approved.

PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A.

Thermoplastic pipe shall be stored on the job site in accordance with AWWA M23 and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Thermoplastic pipe that has been subjected to excessive ultraviolet radiation from the sun shall not be used. Noticeably faded materials shall not be installed and shall be promptly removed from the site.

B.

Store thermoplastic pipe in the field by supporting the pipe uniformly per AWWA M23. Do not stack the pipe higher than 1.22 m (4 feet) or with weight on the bell ends. Cover stored thermoplastic pipe to protect it from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. Pipe that has been contaminated with any petroleum products (inside or outside) shall not be installed.

Contract Title,

Thermoplastic Pipe,

15108-2

Rev.10/05

C.

During delivery and handling, all materials shall be braced and protected from any distortion or damage; any such distortion or damage shall be basis for rejection of the materials.

D.

Equipment used for unloading shall be covered with wood or rubber to avoid damage to the exterior of the pipe, fittings, and accessories. Do not drop or roll materials off trucks. All thermoplastic pipe shall be handled with padded slings or other appropriate equipment. The use of cables, hooks or chains will not be permitted.

E.

The materials shall be inspected before and after unloading. Materials that are found to be cracked, gouged, chipped, dented, or otherwise damaged will not be accepted.

F.

Interiors of pipe, fittings, and accessories shall be kept free from dirt and foreign matter.

G.

Store pipe and fittings on heavy wood blocking or platforms so they are not in contact with the ground.

H.

Pipe, fittings, and specials shall be unloaded opposite to or as close to the place where they are to be used as is practical to avoid unnecessary handling.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01

MATERIALS A.

General 1. All products, including interior coatings, shall be suitable for use in a potable water system. 2. All products, including wetted parts, shall be certified to meet NSF/ANSI Standard 61. 3. All polyvinyl chloride pipe, fittings, and accessories must be new materials in first-class condition. Used or recycled materials will not be allowed, regardless of condition.

B.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe 1. Pipe a. Polyvinyl chloride pipe, in sizes from 4-inches to 12-inches in diameter, shall be made from Class 12454-B materials or better in accordance with ASTM D1784.

Contract Title,

Thermoplastic Pipe,

15108-3

Rev.10/05

b.

2.

3.

4.

Polyvinyl chloride pipe and accessories shall conform to the requirements of: 1) Watermains under AWWA C900, 2) Pressure rated ASTM D2241. c. Polyvinyl chloride pipe and accessories to be used for potable water shall be certified as suitable by the NSF or other testing agency and shall be marked with the seal of the agency. d. Pipe shall be designed for a working pressure and field hydrostatic test pressure as identified in Section 15051, Buried Piping Installation. Pipe shall be a minimum of DR-18. e. Pipe shall bear the manufacturer’s name, DR rating, and pressure rating. f. The outside diameter dimensions of the pipe shall conform with the outside diameter dimensions of ductile iron pipe. Fittings for Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe a. Fittings for polyvinyl chloride pipe shall be mechanical joint ductile iron fittings as specified in Section 15106. Fittings shall be poly-wrapped. Joints a. Joints for polyvinyl chloride pipe shall be push-on in accordance with the standard for the type of material. 1) Polyvinyl chloride pipe joints shall be elastomeric. a) Rubber gaskets for elastomeric joints shall conform to ASTM F477. b) The rubber gasket shall be factory installed in the pipe, fittings, and couplings. c) The plain end of the pipe shall be marked by the manufacturer to show the depth of penetration into the bell or coupling. Restrained Joints a. Restrained polyvinyl chloride pipe joints shall be made by restraining the pipe on each side of the fitting for the length of pipe shown or specified and suitable for a field hydrostatic test pressure as identified in Section 15051, Buried Piping Installation. b. Restrained PVC pipe connecting to ductile iron mechanical joint fittings and valves shall be a ductile iron clamp, EBAA Iron Sales Megalug Retainer Gland, Series 2000 PV, or approved equal. c. Restrained bell joint PVC pipe shall be a ductile iron split clamping ring and back-up ring, EBAA Iron Sales Retainers, Series 1600 PV or 6500, or approved equal. d. All clamping bolts and nuts shall be Type 304 stainless steel or fluorocarbon coated, high strength corrosion resistant low alloy steel. Tie-rods shall not be allowed unless pre-approved by the e. ENGINEER. When used, tie-rods and accessories must be

Contract Title,

Thermoplastic Pipe,

15108-4

Rev.10/05

5.

covered with two (2) coats of a bituminous coating to minimize corrosion. Manufacturer: a. JM Manufacturing, b. National Pipe and Plastics, Inc., c. Or approved equal.

C.

Polyethylene Tubing 1. Polyethylene tubing shall conform to the requirements of ASTMD 2737 and be NSF approved and suitable for use in potable water systems. Tubing shall be SDR 9, 200 psi, copper tube size and shall not exceed 2 inches in size. 2. Polyethylene tubing shall only be used where authorized by ENGINEER.

D.

Sewer Pipe 1. All plastic sewer pipe and fittings shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D3034. 2. All joints shall be of the bell and spigot type and conform to ASTM D3212. Gaskets shall be in accordance with ASTM F477. 3. All bells shall be formed integrally with the pipe and shall contain a factory installed elastomeric gasket which is positively retained. 4. All fittings shall have a push-on joint, unless otherwise specified, which is compatible with the pipe and shall conform to ASTM D3034. 5. Flexible sewer couplings shall consist of Type 304 stainless steel clamps and housing with a one-piece neoprene sleeve and shall be as manufactured by Furnco or approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION A.

Refer to Section 15051 for thermoplastic pipe installation.

B.

Thermoplastic pipe joint deflection. 1. The maximum pipe joint deflection allowed shall not exceed ½ of the manufacturer’s recommended joint deflection. Bending of thermoplastic pipe for achieving pipe deflection is strictly prohibited.

C.

Polyethylene Tubing 1. Refer to Section 15051 for buried thermoplastic piping installation. 2. Polyethylene tubing shall be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 02351, Excavation, Backfill, and Trenching and Section 15051, Buried Piping Installation. a. Polyethylene tubing shall not be used unless ordered in writing by the ENGINEER for use at specific locations. The CONTRACTOR shall provide compression type corporation stops, curb stops, and unions only for use with polyethylene tubing. At all locations

Contract Title,

Thermoplastic Pipe,

15108-5

Rev.10/05

b.

where compression fittings are used, a stainless steel insert must be provided. Compression fittings are not permitted for any other application. END OF SECTION

Contract Title,

Thermoplastic Pipe,

15108-6

Rev.10/05