1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers materials and installation procedures for polyethylene encasement to be applied to underground installations of ductile iron pipe. It may also be used for polyethylene encasement of fittings, valves, and other appurtenances to ductile iron pipe systems.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D1709 Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method
D1922 Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
D4976 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ANSI/AWWA Standards
C105/A21.5 Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile-Iron Pipe Systems
Keywords
corrosion protection; ductile iron pipe; polyethylene encasement; soil-test evaluation; stray direct current; Ductile iron pipe; Encasement; Iron pipe/fittings; Polyethylene (PE) pipe; Underground installation--water supply/distribution systems;
ICS Code
DOI: 10.1520/A0674-05
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