1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance, prior to installation, of extra strength and standard strength vitrified clay pipe and fittings to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water; and extra strength perforated and standard strength perforated vitrified clay pipe to be used for underdrainage, filter fields, leaching fields, and similar subdrainage installations.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. Note 1Attention is called to Specification C 425, Test Method C 828, Test Method C 1091, Test Methods C 301, and Terminology C 896.
The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Test Method portion, 5.2-5.2.3.2 of this standard: 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
C1091 Test Method for Hydrostatic Infiltration Testing of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
C301 Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
C425 Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings
C828 Test Method for Low-Pressure Air Test of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
Index Terms
absorption test; bearing strength; bell; chemical resistance; clay; corrosion resistance; drains; fittings; leachate; leaching fields; perforated pipe; pipe; plain end; sewers; spigot; vitrified; ICS Number Code 23.040.50; 23.040.50
Citing ASTM Standards
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