Section 408.30544c. Polyethylene plastic.  


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  • c. Sections P2906.3.1, P2906.10.1, P3003.11.1 and P3003.12.1 of the code are amended to read as follows:

    P2906.3.1. Heat-fusion joints. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. Joint surfaces shall  be heated to melting temperature and joined. The joint shall be undisturbed until cool. Joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM F 2620 and the manufacturer’s instructions.

    P2906.10.1. Heat-fusion joints. Heat fusion joints for polypropylene pipe and tubing joints shall be installed with socket-type heat-fused polypropylene fittings, butt-fusion polypropylene fittings, or electrofusion polypropylene fittings. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. The joint shall be undisturbed until cool. Joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM D 2657 and the manufacturer’s instructions.

    P3003.11.1. Heat-fusion joints. Heat-fusion joints for polyolefin pipe and tubing joints shall be installed with socket-type heat-fused polyolefin fittings or electrofusion polyolefin fittings. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. The joint shall be undisturbed until cool. Joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM D 2657, ASTM F 1290, or CSA B181.3, and the manufacturer’s instructions.

    P3003.12.1. Heat-fusion joints. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. All joint surfaces shall be cut, heated to melting temperature, and joined using tools specifically designed for the operation. Joints shall be undisturbed until cool.  Joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM F 2620 and the manufacturer’s instructions.

History: 2015 AACS.