Material Specification Manual Section A: Pipe

Effective Date: 01-01-23

Section A: Pipe

A1 PVC Pipe - Schedule 40

A2 PVC Pipe - Schedule 80

A3 Polyethylene Service Tubing

A 3.1 Polyethylene 2” Potable Water Main Tubing

A 3.2 High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE)

A4 PVC Pipe (2" & 3” SDR-21)

A5 PVC Pipe (AWWA C – 900) – Potable Water (4” thru 24”)

A 5.1 PVC Pipe (AWWA C – 900) – Sewer (4” thru 24”)

A 5.2 PVC Pipe Restrained Joint Pipe & Couplings (AWWA C – 900) (4” thru 16”)

A 5.3 PVC Pipe Fusible (AWWA C-900) - Potable Water (4” thru 24”)

A 5.3.1 PVC Pipe Fusible (AWWA C-900) - Sewer Force Main (4” thru 24”)

A6 Ductile Iron Pipe/ Push-On Joint/ Class 350 (3” thru 36”)

A 6.1 Ductile Iron Pipe/ Flanged Joint/ Class 53

A 6.2 Ductile Iron Pipe/ Restrained Push-On Joint/ TR Flex Joint (3” thru 36”)

A 6.3 Ductile Iron Pipe/ Restrained Push-On Joint/ Flex- Ring Joint (3” thru 48”)

A7 Stainless Steel Pipe

A8 Galvanized Pipe (Temporary)

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A 1 – PVC PIPE - SCHEDULE 40:

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
Schedule 40 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe shall
meet or exceed the performance specifications of:

• ASTM D1785, dimensional requirements, minimum

burst and sustained pressure requirements,
maximum operating pressure, and test procedures
for determining pipe quality with respect to
workmanship and materials.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 14, 61 or “NSF-pw”.
• ASTM D1784, manufactured from compounds with
Cell Classification 12454B (Type 1, Grade 1
material).

CONNECTIONS:
• Plain end X plain end.
• Plain end X solvent weld bell.

DIMENSIONS:
• 20’ standard joint length.

MANUFACTURER:
• CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY
• COLONIAL
• DIAMOND PLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• NAPCO
• NATIONAL PIPE & PLASTICS
• JM EAGLE
• IPEX
• PIPELIFE

RESTRICTIONS:
Use of this product is limited to:

• Sewer service laterals (DWV)

• 2” Water blow offs
• Water lines
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A 2 – PVC PIPE - SCHEDULE 80:

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
Schedule 80 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe shall meet
or exceed the performance specifications of:

• ASTM D1785, dimensional requirements, minimum

burst and sustained pressure requirements,
maximum operating pressure, and test procedures
for determining pipe quality with respect to
workmanship and materials.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 14, 61 or “NSF-pw”.
• ASTM D1784, manufactured from compounds with
Cell Classification 12454B (Type 1, Grade 1
material).

CONNECTION:
• Plain end X plain end
• Plain end X solvent weld bell

DIMENSIONS:
• 20’ standard joint length

SIZES:
• 3/4”
• 1”
• 1-1/2”
• 2” MANUFACTURER:
• CHEMTROL
• CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY
• COLONIAL
• ESLON THERMOPLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• NATIONAL PIPE AND PLASTICS
• WORLD OF PLASTICS, INC.
• JM EAGLE
• IPEX
• NORTH AMERICAN PIPE
• PIPELIFE

RESTRICTIONS:
• Pump station chemical feed applications downstream
from backflow preventer.
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A 3 – POLYETHYLENE SERVICE TUBING:

SPECIFICATION/ MATERIAL:
PE-3608 High Density Polyethylene, HDPE, tubing shall
meet or exceed the performance specifications of:

• PE-3608 Resin listed in Plastic Pipe Institute TR4

Cell classification per ASTM Standards D3350 =
345444 or 345464.
• ASTM Standards D2737 dimensional standard,
Copper Tubing Size, CTS, controlled outside
diameter.
• AWWA C901
• MFG. Shall be listed with the Plastic Pipe Institute as
meeting the recipe and mixing requirements for pipe
in this classification.

POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENT:

• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 14, 61 or “NSF-pw”.

PRESSURE RATING:
• 200-psi. operating pressure @ 73.4 F

COLOR-CODED:
• Solid blue or blue stripe: potable water
• Solid green or green stripe: sewer
DIMENSIONS:
• Copper tubing size, C.T.S. O.D. controlled
• DR-9

SIZES: MANUFACTURER:
• 1” • DURA-LINE PW TUBING
• 1.5" • ADS
• 2” • CHARTER PLASTICS
• ENDOT

RESTRICTIONS:
Use of this product is limited to:

• Water service lines 1" or 2"

• LPS service lines 1.5" or 2"
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A 3.1 – POLYETHYLENE 2” POTABLE WATER MAIN TUBING:

SPECIFICATION/ MATERIAL:
PE-3608 High Density Polyethylene, HDPE, tubing shall
meet or exceed the performance specifications of:

• PE-3608 Resin listed in Plastic Pipe Institute TR4

Cell classification per ASTM Standards D3350 =
345444 or 345464E.
• ASTM Standards D3035 dimensional standard, Iron
Pipe Size, IPS, controlled outside diameter.
• AWWA C901
• MFG. Shall be listed with the Plastic Pipe Institute as
meeting the recipe and mixing requirements for pipe
in this classification.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 14, 61 or “NSFpw”.

PRESSURE RATING:
• 200-psi. operating pressure @ 73.4 F

COLOR-CODED:
• Blue - potable water
• Black with minimum of three (3) evenly spaced blue
stripes - potable water

DIMENSIONS:
• Iron pipe size, I.P.S. O.D. controlled
• DR-9
MANUFACTURER:
• CHARTER PLASTICS/BLUE STRIPE PIPE
SIZES:
• ENDOPURE/ BLUE WITH CLEAR CORE
• 2”
• LAMSON VYLON/ PRESSURE FLEX WATER
• ADS

RESTRICTIONS:
Use of this product is limited to:

• 2” potable water mains

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A 3.2 – HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE) 4”-36”:

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: FIRE MAIN PRESSURE RATING &

PE-4710 High Density Polyethylene, HDPE, pipe shall REQUIREMENTS:
meet or exceed the performance specifications of: • Dimension Ratio (DR) DR-11, pressure class 200
for fire mains.
• PE-4710 Resin listed in Plastic Pipe Institute TR4. • Factory Mutual Approved (FM) pipe.
• Cell classification per ASTM D3350 = 345444C or
345464C for black OR 345444E or 345464E for non-
black & color.
• ASTM F 714, minimum wall values.
• AWWA C906.
• MFG. Shall be listed with the Plastic Pipe Institute as
meeting the recipe and mixing requirements for pipe
in this classification.

POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENTS:

• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 14, 61 or "NSF-pw”.

COLOR– CODED:
• Blue - potable water.
• Green - sanitary sewer/ force main.

DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-11, DR-13.5

PRESSURE RATING:
• 200-psi. operating pressure @ 73.4 F for DR-11.
• 160-psi. operating pressure @ 73.4 F for DR-13.5

JOINING RESTRICTIONS: MANUFACTURER:

• Compression type connections are not acceptable in • CHARTER PLASTICS/ STRIPE PIPE
new installations. • CP CHEMICAL
• Pipe joints shall be butt fusion. • PERFORMANCE PIPE DRISCOPLEX
• No electro fusion coupling joints will be accepted. • FLYING W PLASTICS
• Flange or mechanical joint adapters shall be used for • JM EAGLE PE PIPE
pipe and fitting transitions. • LAMSON VYLON/ PRESSURE FLEX WATER
• RINKER MATERIALS– POLY PIPE
• WL PLASTICS

RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-13.5 considered for mains 6” and larger when
hydraulic or availability restrictions apply. Submittal to
and approval by CFPUA required.
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A 4 – PVC Pipe (2" and 3” SDR 21):

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
2" and 3” SDR 21 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe shall
meet or exceed the performance specifications of:

• ASTM D2241 or latest revision thereof.

• ASTM D1784, manufactured from compounds with
cell classification 12454B.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 14, 61 or “NSF-pw”.
• Push-on integral bell type supplied with elastomeric
gaskets installed.
• Joints per ASTM D3139 testing requirements.
• Gaskets per ASTM F477.
• Pipe shall be clean and ends shall be tarped during
shipment.
• Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) 21.
• No solvent-cement weld pipe or fittings will be
accepted.

PRESSURE RATING:
• 200 psi. at 23 Degrees C (73.4 Degrees F)

COLOR-CODED:
• Blue - potable water

DIMENSIONS:
• Iron pipe size (IPS) Outside diameter controlled
• 20’ and 21’ standard joint length

MANUFACTURER:
• CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY
• DIAMOND PLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• JM EAGLE
• NAPCO
• NATIONAL PIPE & PLASTICS
• PIPELIFE
RESTRICTIONS:
Use of this product limited to:

• 2” Water Mains
• 3" Sewer Force Mains
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A 5 – PVC PIPE (AWWA C-900) - POTABLE WATER (4” THRU 24”):

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: FIRE MAIN PRESSURE RATING &

AWWA C-900 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe shall meet REQUIREMENTS:
or exceed the performance specifications of: • Dimension Ratio (DR) 14, pressure class 200 for
fire mains.
• ASTM D1784, manufactured from compounds with • Factory Mutual Approved (FM) and Underwriter
cell classification 12454A or 12454B. Laboratory Listed (UL) as noted by (UL/FM)
• Push-on integral bell type joints per ASTM D3139 required on DR 14 pipe.
testing requirements, supplied with elastomeric • No solvent-cement weld pipe or fittings will be
gaskets installed. accepted.
• Gaskets per ASTM F477.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 14, 61 or “NSF-pw”.
• Pipe shall be clean and ends shall be tarped during
shipment.
• No solvent-cement weld pipe or fittings will be
accepted.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.

COLOR– CODED:
• Blue - potable water

DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-18, DR-14
• 20’ standard joint length

PRESSURE RATING:
• 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18.
• 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14.

MANUFACTURER:
• DIAMOND PLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• JM EAGLE/ BLUE BRUTE
• NAPCO
• NATIONAL PIPE & PLASTICS
• PIPELIFE

RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
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A 5.1 – PVC PIPE (AWWA C-900) - SEWER (4” THRU 24”):

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
AWWA C-900 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe shall meet
or exceed the performance specifications of:

• ASTM D1784, manufactured from compounds with

cell classification 12454A or 12454B.
• Push-on integral bell type joints per ASTM D3139
testing requirements, supplied with elastomeric
gaskets installed.
• Gaskets per ASTM F477
• Pigment stabilizers and ultraviolet inhibitors shall be
used to prevent fading for a period of six (6) months
after delivery.
• Pipe shall be clean and ends shall be tarped during
shipment.
• No solvent-cement weld pipe or fittings will be
accepted.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.

COLOR– CODED:
• Green - sanitary sewer

DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-18, DR-14
• 20’ standard joint length
• Shorter joints acceptable for sewer only

PRESSURE RATING:
• 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18. MANUFACTURER:
• 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14. • DIAMOND PLASTICS
• FREEDOM PLASTICS
• JM EAGLE/ BLUE BRUTE
• NAPCO
• NATIONAL PIPE & PLASTICS
• PIPELIFE

RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
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A 5.2 – PVC PIPE RESTRAINED JOINT PIPE & COUPLINGS (AWWA C-900) Effective Date: 01-01-22
(4” THRU 16”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
AWWA C-900, Pipe shall meet or exceed the
performance specifications of:

• ASTM D1784, manufactured from compounds with

cell classification 12454A or 12454B.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 14, 61 or “NSF-pw”
for all blue pipe (potable water installation).
• Joined using separate couplings that have built in
sealing gaskets (O-rings) and restraining grooves.
• Shall be joined using high-strength flexible plastic
splines inserted into mating precision-machine
grooves, which align when the pipe is fully inserted,
providing a full 3600 restraint with evenly distributed
loading.
• Joints per ASTM D3139 testing requirements.
• Gaskets per ASTM F477.
• Pipe shall be clean and ends shall be tarped during
shipment.
• No solvent-cement weld pipe or fittings will be
accepted.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.
COLOR– CODED:
• Blue– potable water
• Green– sanitary sewer/ force main

DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-18, DR-14.
• 20’ standard joint length.

PRESSURE RATING:
• 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18.
• 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14.

MANUFACTURER:
• CERTAINTEED– CERTA-LOK
• JM EAGLE LOC 900
• DIAMOND LOK-21

RESTRICTIONS:
• Only for low profile carrier pipes inside casings with
prior approval by CFPUA.
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
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A 5.3 – PVC PIPE FUSIBLE (AWWA C-900) - POTABLE WATER (4” THRU Effective Date: 01-01-22
24”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: PRESSURE RATING:
Fusible AWWA C-900 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe • 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18.
shall meet or exceed the performance specifications of: • 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14.

• ASTM D1784, manufactured from compounds with

cell classification 12454.
• Manufacture shall be listed with the Plastic Pipe
Institute (PPI) as meeting the recipe and mixing
requirements for pipe in this classification.
• Extruded with a unique formulation, for fusible pipe,
that meets all requirements of PPI TR-2 “PPI PVC
Range Composition Listing of Qualified Ingredients”.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 61 or NSF-pw.
• Pipe shall be clean and ends shall be tarped during
shipment.
• Pipe shall be extruded with plain ends. The end shall
be square to the pipe and free of any bevel or
chamfer.
• Fusible pipe shall be joined per the manufacture’s
recommendation.
• Installation shall not exceed manufacture’s bending
radius and safe pulling force.
• No solvent-cement weld pipe or fittings will be
accepted.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.

COLOR– CODED:
• Blue - potable water MANUFACTURER:
• UNDERGROUND SOLUTIONS
DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• DR-18 DR-14
• 20’, 30’ or 40’ standard joint length.

RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
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A 5.3.1 – PVC PIPE FUSIBLE (AWWA C-900) - SEWER FORCE MAIN (4” Effective Date: 01-01-22
THRU 24”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
Fusible AWWA C-900 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Pipe
shall meet or exceed the performance specifications of:

• ASTM D1784, manufactured from compounds with

cell classification 12454.
• Manufacture shall be listed with the Plastic Pipe
Institute (PPI) as meeting the recipe and mixing
requirements for pipe in this classification.
• Extruded with a unique formulation, for fusible pipe,
that meets all requirements of PPI TR-2 “PPI PVC
Range Composition Listing of Qualified Ingredients”.
• Pipe shall be clean and ends shall be tarped during
shipment.
• Pipe shall be extruded with plain ends. The end shall
be square to the pipe and free of any bevel of
chamfer.
• Fusible pipe shall be joined per the manufacture’s
recommendation.
• Installation shall not exceed manufacture’s bending
radius and safe pulling force.
• No solvent-cement weld pipe or fittings will be
accepted.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.

COLOR– CODED:
• Green - sewer force main

DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S. MANUFACTURER:
• DR-14, DR-18 • UNDERGROUND SOLUTIONS
• 20’, 30’ or 40’ standard joint length.

PRESSURE RATING:
• 235-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-18.
• 305-psi. operating pressure @ 73 F for DR-14.

RESTRICTIONS:
• DR-14 is a design option for special installations.
CFPUA approval required.
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A 6 – DUCTILE IRON PIPE/ PUSH-ON JOINT/ CLASS 350 (3” THRU 36”):

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: COATING & LINING:

• Pipe shall conform with AWWA C151 (ANSIA21.51). Potable Water:
Additionally, pipe exterior shall be coated with a layer • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51), per
of arc-sprayed zinc per ISO 8179. The mass of zinc above ISO 8179-1 requirements.
shall be 200 g/m2 of pipe surface area. A finishing • Interior - AWWA C104 (ANSI-A21.4), cement
layer topcoat system shall conform to ISO 8179-1 mortar lining and asphaltic coating.
Ductile iron pipes – External zinc based coating – Sanitary Sewers and Force Mains:
Part 1: Metallic zinc with finishing layer. • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSIA21.51) per above
• Gaskets shall be furnished in accordance with ISO 8179-1 requirements.
AWWA C111 (ANSI– A21.11). • Interior - Coated (factory applied) or approved
• Pipe supplied must have ISO 9001 or later equal with an amine cured novolac epoxy,
certification, or poured in a foundry located in the containing at least 20% by volume of ceramic
U.S.A. quartz pigment “PROTECTO 401” or “PERMOX
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the CTF” (40 mils nominal) or polyamine ceramic
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in epoxy containing at least 20% by volume ceramic
potable water lines meeting NSF 61. hollow microspheres “tnemec series 431
• Factory Mutual Approved (FM) and Underwriter permashield pl” (40 mils nominal).
Laboratory Listed (UL) as noted by (UL/FM) for sizes • The inside of the bell socket including a portion of
four (4”) thru twelve (12”) inch. the gasket cavity and a portion of the pipe barrel
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be are also coated with the above products (6” mils
available upon request. nominal, 10 maximum).

DIMENSIONS:
• 18’ or 20’ standard joint length.

PRESSURE RATING:
• Class 350- psi. for sizes 4” thru 24” pipe.
• Class 250- psi for sizes 30” thru 36” pipe.

MANUFACTURER:
• AMERICAN CAST IRON– FASTITE
• McWANE, INC.– TYTON
• US PIPE & FOUNDRY– TYTON

RESTRICTIONS:
• 3" to be used for sewer force mains only
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A 6.1 – DUCTILE IRON PIPE/ FLANGE JOINT/ MINIMUM CLASS 53:

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: COATING & LINING:

Flange pipe shall meet or exceed the performance Potable Water:
specifications of: • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51), per
above ISO 8179-1 requirements.
• Pipe shall conform with AWWA C151 (ANSIA21.51). • Interior - AWWA C104 (ANSI-A21.4), cement
• Flanges shall conform to the chemical and physical mortar lining and asphaltic coating.
properties specified for ductile iron fittings in Sanitary Sewers and Force Mains:
ANSI/AWWA C 110/A21.10. • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSIA21.51). per above
• Shall conform to AWWA C115 (ANSI-A21.15) flange ISO 8179-1 requirements.
pipe and fitting joints. • Interior - Coated (factory applied) or approved
• Shall be drilled and faced to conform with ANSI equal with an amine cured novolac epoxy,
B16.1 Class 125 flanges. containing at least 20% by volume of ceramic
quartz pigment “PROTECTO 401” or “PERMOX
GASKETS SHALL BE RING OR FULL-FACE TYPE CTF” (40 mils nominal) or polyamine ceramic
AND PRODUCED FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING epoxy containing at least 20% by volume ceramic
MATERIALS: hollow microspheres “TNEMEC SERIES 431
PERMA-SHIELD PL” (40 mils nominal).
• EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
• Nitrile Buna-N (NBR) (Acrylonitrile Butadiene)
• Viton; Fluorel (FKM) (Fluorocarbon)
• Pipe supplied must have ISO 9001 or later
certification, or poured in a foundry located in the
U.S.A.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 61.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.

DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• 18’ or 20’ standard joint length or as specified for
project.

PRESSURE RATING:
• Class 250-psi. for sizes 4” thru 24” pipe.

MANUFACTURER:
• AMERICAN CAST IRON
• McWANE, INC.
• US PIPE & FOUNDRY

RESTRICTIONS:
• Flange pipe is for use in inside buildings, above
ground outside, or inside underground vault or
manhole service applications.
• All flanged piping inside vaults must be zinc
coated to match CFPUA requirement for direct
bury.
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A 6.2 – DUCTILE IRON PIPE/ RESTRAINED PUSH-ON JOINT/TR FLEX Effective Date: 01-01-22
JOINT (3” THRU 36”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: COATING & LINING:
Restrained pipe shall meet or exceed the performance Potable Water:
specifications of: • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51) per above
ISO 8179- 1 requirements.
• Shall conform with AWWA C150 (ANSI– A21.50) • Interior - AWWA C104 (ANSI-A21.4), cement
thicknesses and strength. mortar lining and asphaltic coating.
• Shall conform with AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51), Sanitary Sewers and Force Mains:
Additionally, pipe exterior shall be coated with a layer • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSIA21.51) per above
of arc-sprayed zinc per ISO 8179. The mass of zinc ISO 8179-1 requirements.
shall be 200 g/m2 of pipe surface area. A finishing • Interior - Coated (factory applied) or approved
layer topcoat shall be applied to the zinc. The zinc equal with an amine cured novolac epoxy,
coating system shall conform to ISO 8179-1 “Ductile containing at least 20% by volume of ceramic
iron pipe – External zinc based coating – Part 1: quartz pigment “PROTECTO 401” or “PERMOX
Metallic zinc with finishing layer. CTF” (40 mils nominal) or polyamine ceramic
• Gaskets shall be furnished in accordance with epoxy containing at least 20% by volume ceramic
AWWA C111 (ANSI– A21.11). hollow microspheres “TNEMEC SERIES 431
• Shall use a standard size Tyton gasket. PERMA-SHIELD PL” (40 mils nominal).
• Shall use ductile iron locking segments, inserted
through a slot (or slots) in the bell face, to provide a
positive axial lock between the bell interior surface
and a retainer weldment on the spigot end of the
pipe.
• Pipe supplied must have ISO 9001 or later
certification, or poured in a foundry located in the
U.S.A.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 61.
• Factory Mutual Approved (FM) and Underwriter
Laboratory Listed (UL) as noted by (UL/FM) for sizes
four (4”) thru twelve (12”) inch.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.

PRESSURE RATING:
• Class 350-psi. for sizes 4” thru 24” pipe.
• Class 250-psi. for sizes 30” thru 36” pipe.

DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• 18’ or 20’ standard joint length.
MANUFACTURER:
• US PIPE & FOUNDRY– TR FLEX
• McWANE, INC.– TR FLEX

RESTRICTIONS:
• 3" to be used for sewer force mains only
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A 6.3 – DUCTILE IRON PIPE/ RESTRAINED PUSH-ON JOINT/FLEX– RING Effective Date: 01-01-22
JOINT (3” THRU 48”):
MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION: COATING & LINING:
Restrained pipe shall meet or exceed the performance Potable Water:
specifications of: • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51) per above
ISO 8179-1 requirements.
• Shall conform with AWWA C150 (ANSI– A21.50) • Interior - AWWA C104 (ANSI-A21.4), cement
thicknesses and strength. mortar lining and asphaltic coating.
• Shall conform with AWWA C151 (ANSI-A21.51), Sanitary Sewers and Force Mains:
Additionally, pipe exterior shall be coated with a layer • Exterior - AWWA C151 (ANSIA21.51) per above
of arc-sprayed zinc per ISO 8179. The mass of zinc ISO 8179-1 requirements.
shall be 200 g/m2 of pipe surface area. A finishing • Interior - Coated (factory applied) or approved
layer topcoat shall be applied to the zinc. The zinc equal with an amine cured novolac epoxy,
coating system shall conform to ISO 8179-1- Ductile containing at least 20% by volume of ceramic
iron pipe – External zinc based coating – Part 1: quartz pigment “PROTECTO 401” or “PERMOX
Metallic zinc with finishing layer. CTF” (40 mils nominal) or polyamine ceramic
• Gaskets shall be furnished in accordance with epoxy containing at least 20% by volume ceramic
AWWA C111 (ANSI-A21.11). hollow microspheres “TNEMEC SERIES 431
• Shall use a standard size Fastite gasket. PERMA-SHIELD PL” (40 mils nominal).
• Pipe supplied must have ISO 9001 or later
certification, or poured in a foundry located in the
U.S.A.
• Shall comply with and be labeled as approved by the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in
potable water lines meeting NSF 61.
• Factory Mutual Approved (FM) and Underwriter
Laboratory Listed (UL) as noted by (UL/FM) for sizes
four (4”) thru twelve (12”) inch.
• Affidavit of compliance to this specification shall be
available upon request.
PRESSURE RATING:
• Class 350-psi. for sizes 4” thru 24” pipe. MANUFACTURER:
• Class 250-psi. for sizes 30” thru 36” pipe. • AMERICAN CAST IRON– FLEX-RING

DIMENSIONS:
• Ductile iron pipe size O.D., D.I.P.S.
• 18’ or 20’ standard joint length.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Standard Flex-Ring segments are yellow.
• Field Flex-Ring segments are black.

RESTRICTIONS:
• 3" to be used for sewer force mains only
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A 7 – STAINLESS STEEL PIPE:

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
• Schedule 40, 316 stainless steel pipe.
• Specifications shall conform to ANSI/ASME 36.19.

CONNECTIONS:
• Pipe shall have NPT threads on both ends and a
coupling on one end making a full joint, mipt X fipt. As
required on detail drawings.

DIMENSIONS:
• 21’ standard joint length.

MANUFACTURER:
• OPEN

RESTRICTIONS:
• This material is required for air/vacuum release valve
piping or other special uses as noted on detail
drawings.
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A 8 – GALVANIZED PIPE (TEMPORARY):

MATERIAL/ SPECIFICATION:
• Schedule 40, galvanized steel pipe.
• Specifications shall conform to ASTM A-53 grade-A
or latest revision thereof.

CONNECTIONS:
• Pipe shall have NPT threads on both ends and a
coupling on one end making a full joint, mipt X fipt.

DIMENSIONS:
• 21’ standard joint length.

MANUFACTURER:
• OPEN

RESTRICTIONS:
• This material is only used for temporary sampling and
flushing points during pipeline construction.
• Galvanized pipe is not acceptable for any other use.