ASTM_F_2487_-_13.pdf

Designation:F248713Standard Practice forInfiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of InstalledCorrugated High Density Polyethylene and PolypropylenePipelines1,2This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2487;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 covers procedures for testing installednon-perforated,gasketed corrugated high-density polyethylene(HDPE)and corrugated polypropylene(PP)pipelines usingeither water infiltration or exfiltration acceptance limits todemonstrate the integrity via the level of leakage of theinstalled materials,construction procedures and installationqualityvia the level of leakage.Pipe to be tested under thispractice shall include corrugated HDPE and PP drainage pipemeeting the requirements of AASHTO M 252,AASHTO M294 and Specifications F2306/F2306M,F2736,F2762,F2763,F2764,and F2947.NOTE1The performance criteria specified in this standard may beused for other plastic pipe products.The engineer,however,must assess ifthe testing procedures are adequate for the particular material andinstallation being considered.NOTE2The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presentedin this practice are similar to those in general use.Pipe,600-mm(24-in.)diameter or larger,may be accepted by visual inspection when testing forinfiltration.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values in parentheses are mathematical conver-sions to inch-pounds,which are provided for informationalpurposes only and are not considered standard.1.3 This test method shall be performed on lines after allconnections and service laterals have been plugged and bracedadequately to withstand the test pressures.The time betweencompletion of the backfill operations and testing shall bespecified by the approving authority.1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.The testingrequired under this standard necessitates operating in confinedspaces.The user must insure that all OSHA and local safetycodes are duly observed.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer PlasticPipes Using Flexible Elastomeric SealsF412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF2306/F2306M Specification for 12 to 60 in.300 to 1500mm Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene(PE)Pipe and Fittings for Gravity-Flow Storm Sewer andSubsurface Drainage ApplicationsF2736 Specification for 6 to 30 in.(152 To 762 mm)Polypropylene(PP)Corrugated Single Wall Pipe AndDouble Wall PipeF2762 Specification for 12 to 30 in.(300 to 750 mm)Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene(PE)Pipeand Fittings for Sanitary Sewer ApplicationsF2763 Specification for 30 to 60 in.750 to 1500 mm TripleProfile-Wall Polyethylene(PE)Pipe and Fittings forSanitary Sewer ApplicationsF2764 Specification for 30 to 60 in.750 to 1500 mmPolypropylene(PP)Triple Wall Pipe and Fittings forNon-Pressure Sanitary Sewer ApplicationsF2947 Specification for 150 to 1500 mm 6 to 60 in.Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene(PE)Pipeand Fittings for Sanitary Sewer Applications2.2 AASHTO Standards2M 252 Standard Specification for Corrugated PolyethyleneDrainage Pipe 75 to 250-mm(3 to 10-inch)Diameter1This 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 Nov.1,2013.Published December 2013.Originallyapproved in 2006.Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F248706(2012).DOI:10.1520/F2487-13.2Available from American Association of State Highway and TransportationOfficials(AASHTO),444 N.Capitol St.,NW,Suite 249,Washington,DC 20001,http:/www.transportation.org.3For 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 States1 M 294 Standard Specification for Corrugated PolyethyleneDrainage Pipe 300 to 1500-mm(12 to 60-inch)Diameter3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms relating to plasticpipe,see Terminology F412.4.Summary of Practice4.1 Determine the groundwater conditions surrounding thesection of pipeline to be tested and select the t