ASTM F645-18b

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F645 − 18b An American National Standard
Standard Guide for
Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water-
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Pressure Piping Systems
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF645;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Tubing (a) D2740
Socket-Type Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Line D3036
1.1 This guide is intended for use in the selection, design,
Couplings
and installation of thermoplastic water-pressure piping sys- Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric D3139
Seals
tems. For specific projects, a thorough review of this guide is
Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe F477
recommended for the purpose of selecting specific materials,
PVC and ABS Injected Solvent Cemented Plastic Pipe F545
methods of joining, system design factor, and any special Joints
procedures deemed necessary to assure a satisfactory system.
1.3.2 For Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) plastic
NOTE 1—Comprehensive information on the selection, design, joining, piping components:
systemdesignfactors,installationandspecialproductsandpipingsystems
Title of Specification ASTM
for pressurized water and other specialized applications is available in the
Designation
PPI Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe and from other domestic and
Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, F441/F441M
International sources such as PE compound and product manufacturers
Schedules 40 and 80 (a)
Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, F439
and trade associations.
Schedule 80
1.2 It is recommended that governing codes and project
Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) F493
Plastic Pipe and Fittings
specifications be consulted prior to the use of this guide.
Nothing in this guide should be construed as recommending
1.3.3 Standards for polyethylene (PE) plastic piping:
practices or systems at variance with governing codes and
ASTM Standard Designation
project specifications.
Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe D2239
(SIDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter
1.3 The pipe, fittings, and joining materials shall meet the
Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyeth- D2609
requirements of one or more of the following component
ylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings D2683
product standards listed in 1.3.1 through 1.3.4 to the extent
for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tub-
applicable. In 1.3.1, 1.3.2, and 1.3.4 the pipe standards fol-
ing
lowed by (a) are outside diameter-controlled pipes.
Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing D2737
Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermo- D2774
1.3.1 For poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic piping compo-
plastic Pressure Piping
nents:
Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene D3261
(PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and
ASTM
Tubing
Title of Specification Designation
Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe D3035
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 D1785
(DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
and 120 (a)
Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe F714
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) (a) D2241
(DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter
Threaded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, D2464
Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene F1055
Schedule 80
Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule D2466
Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing
40
Standard Specification for Socket Fusion Tools for Use in F1056
Socket-Type Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe D2467
Socket Fusion Joining Polyethylene Pipe or Tubing and Fit-
Fittings, Schedule 80
tings
Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe D2564
Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe F1290
and Fittings
and Fittings
Bell-End Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe (a) D2672
Standard Specification for Deformed Polyethylene (PE) F1533
Liner
Standard Guide for Construction Procedures for Buried F1668
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping
Plastic Pipe
Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.61 on Water.
Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene F2164
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