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ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems was formed in 1973. F17 meets in April and November with approximately 160 members participating in meetings held over three days. The Committee, with a membership of 520, currently has jurisdiction over 180 standards published in Volume 08.04 of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. The Committee has 18 technical subcommittees that maintain these standards. Information on this subcommittee structure and F17’s approved standards and Work Items under development is available from the List of Subcommittees, Standards, and Work Items. These standards are referenced in many plumbing and building codes and ensure quality and performance for the plastic pipe industry. ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES Plastic pipe is being used more and more throughout the world because such piping is a cost-effective solution for a broad range of municipal, industrial, marine, mining, landfill, duct, drainage, plumbing, and heating applications. Plastic pipe has been tested and proven effective for above ground, surface, buried, sliplined, floating, and subsurface marine applications. Most types of plastic pipe can carry potable water, wastewater, slurries, chemicals, hazardous wastes, and compressed gases. In fact, polyethylene pipe has a long and distinguished history of service in the gas, oil, mining, and other industries. Committee F17 is structured to meet the needs of the variety of applications. Fittings, joints, gas, water, sewer, DWV (drain, waste, and vent) and land drainage are specific subcommittees within Committee F17. In addition there are subcommittees on test methods to ensure pipe quality and trenchless pipeline technology addressing the latest advancements in the industry. Material specifications for ABS, PVC, HDPE, PEX tubing, and PP pipes have been referenced in plumbing and building codes for years. Standards developed by F17 include information on pipe performance that assists engineers and others in overall project design. The Committee maintains existing standards and develops new ones to meet the needs of industry. Rehabilitation technology using cured-in-place pipe continues to be an area of growth for Committee F17. This technology is used by designers and specifiers, regulatory agencies, owners, and inspection organizations who are involved in the rehabilitation of conduits through the use of a resin-impregnated fabric tube, pulled in place through an existing conduit and subsequently inflated and cured. PARTICIPATING AS A MEMBER ON THE COMMITTEE ASTM International opens its doors to all technical experts with an interest in the standardization process. As a member of ASTM Committee F17, you will be exposed to the robust resources and member benefits included below that have helped make ASTM a worldwide standards development leader for more than a century:
Members can participate from anywhere because of ASTM’s customized web-based systems. The best way to contribute as a member is to (1) participate in task group activities that are of interest, both virtually and in person, and (2) vote on ballots and provide feedback and recommendations. To participate in standards activities, start by identifying Work Items of interest by reviewing the List of Subcommittees, Standards, and Work Items on the F17 home page. Contact task group leaders for those areas of interest by reviewing the Work Item summary pages and securing contact information available through the on-line roster in the member area. To make the most of your voting and participation, be sure to stipulate which specific subcommittees you wish to participate in when you join. You will then receive notices of ballots that open within these groups. |