ASTM_D_2855_-_20.pdf

Designation:D285520An American National StandardStandard Practice forthe Two-Step(Primer and Solvent Cement)Method ofJoining Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)or Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(CPVC)Pipe and Piping Components withTapered Sockets1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2855;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope*1.1 This practice describes a two-step(primer and solventcement)method of joining poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC)orchlorinated poly(vinyl chloride)(CPVC)pipe and pipingcomponents with tapered sockets.NOTE1Simplified procedures may be allowed in non-pressure appli-cations where local codes permit.NOTE2Where conflicts occur between the code and the manufactur-ers installation instructions,the more restrictive provisions apply.1.2 The products covered by this practice are intended foruse with the distribution of pressured liquids only,which arechemically compatible with the piping materials.Due toinherent hazards associated with testing components and sys-tems with compressed air or other compressed gases,somemanufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products.Consult with specific product/component manufacturers fortheir specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.NOTE3Pressurized(compressed)air or other compressed gasescontain large amounts of stored energy which present serious safetyhazards should a system fail for any reason.1.3 This standard practice does not address the one-stepmethod of joining pipe and piping components with taperedsockets with solvent cement without the use of primer.For theone-step method see Practice F3328.1.4 The techniques covered are applicable to joining PVC toPVC or CPVC to CPVC pipe and piping components withtapered sockets.In the remainder of this standard practice,theterm“piping components with tapered sockets”,whether it bebell end pipe,spigot connections,or any other type of taperedconnections,will be referred to as“fittings.”1.5 A partial list of standards for PVC and CPVC pipe,piping components,and solvent cements suitable for use injoining pipe and fittings is given in Appendix X1.1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.7 The text of this practice references notes and footnotesthat provide explanatory material.These notes and footnotes(excluding those in tables and figures)shall not be consideredas requirements of the practice.1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification forRigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)Compounds and Chlo-rinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(CPVC)CompoundsD1785 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)PlasticPipe,Schedules 40,80,and 1201This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on PlasticPiping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.Current edition approved Aug.1,2020.Published August 2020.Originallyapproved in 1970.Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D2855 15.DOI:10.1520/D2855-20.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.D2241 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)Pressure-Rated Pipe(SDR Series)D2466 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)PlasticPip