ASTM F2897-15a

Standard Specification for Tracking and Traceability Encoding System of Natural Gas Distribution Components (Pipe, Tubing, Fittings, Valves, and Appurtenances)

ABSTRACT
This specification defines requirements for the data used in the tracking and traceability base-62 encoding system. It provides the format of the resultant code to characterize various components used in fuel gas piping systems. In this specification, the final output is a 16 digit alpha-numeric code that defines a standardized approach or methodology for encoding certain characteristics of components that have been established based on consensus recommendations from the respective stakeholder group members. The gas distribution component traceability identifier is also provided in this specification wherein the gas distribution component traceability identifier shall be comprised of sixteen alphanumeric characters that specify respective attributes for a given component. The gas distribution component traceability identifiers also include identifications of component manufacturer, identification of component manufacturer's lot code, the component production date, the component material, the component size, and the component type.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification defines requirements for the data used in the tracking and traceability base-62 encoding system and the format of the resultant code to characterize various components used in fuel gas piping systems.  
1.2 The final output of this specification is a 16 digit alpha-numeric code that defines a standardized approach or methodology for encoding certain characteristics of components that have been established based on consensus recommendations from the respective stakeholder group members. The means of marking or affixing the code to the components, and the means of reading and/or transferring the data or codes are outside the scope of this specification.
Note 1: To facilitate compliance with this specification, a web based application has been developed to manage and maintain unique manufacturer identification numbers. The URL for the website is: http://www.componentid.org.
Note 2: Meters and regulators are excluded from this specification because traceability marking requirements for these products are defined in ANSI B109.1–B109.4.  
1.3 The web based application is only intended to serve as a useful resource for managing the respective manufacturer identification numbers, codes, and other identifiers as per this specification. Any changes to the contents of the web based application are contingent upon subsequent changes to this specification. This specification shall have primacy.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2015
• ICS: 91.140.40 - Gas supply systems
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.60 - Gas

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2897 −15a An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Tracking and Traceability Encoding System of Natural Gas
Distribution Components (Pipe, Tubing, Fittings, Valves, and
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Appurtenances)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2897; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
tics
1.1 Thisspecificationdefinesrequirementsforthedataused
D2513Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
in the tracking and traceability base-62 encoding system and
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
the format of the resultant code to characterize various com-
F412Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
ponents used in fuel gas piping systems.
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2.2 API Standards:
1.2 The final output of this specification is a 16 digit
API 5LSpecification for Line Pipe
alpha-numeric code that defines a standardized approach or
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2.3 ANSI Standards:
methodology for encoding certain characteristics of compo-
B31.8Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System
nents that have been established based on consensus recom-
B1.20.1 1983Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch
mendations from the respective stakeholder group members.
B109.1Diaphragm-Type Gas Displacement Meters (Under
The means of marking or affixing the code to the components,
500 Cubic-feet-per-hour Capacity)
and the means of reading and/or transferring the data or codes
B109.2Diaphragm-Type Gas Displacement Meters (500
are outside the scope of this specification.
Cubic-feet-per-hour Capacity)
NOTE 1—To facilitate compliance with this specification, a web based
B109.3Rotary Type Gas Displacement Meters
application has been developed to manage and maintain unique manufac-
turer identification numbers. The URL for the website is: http://
B109.4Self-Operated Diaphragm Type Natural Gas Service
www.componentid.org.
Regulators
NOTE 2—Meters and regulators are excluded from this specification
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2.4 CFR Standards:
because traceability marking requirements for these products are defined
49 CFR Part 192Pipeline Safety Requirements
in ANSI B109.1–B109.4.
1.3 The web based application is only intended to serve as
3. Terminology
a useful resource for managing the respective manufacturer
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
identification numbers, codes, and other identifiers as per this
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
specification. Any changes to the contents of the web based
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
application are contingent upon subsequent changes to this
specification. This specification shall have primacy.
3.2 The gas industry terminology used in this specification
is in accordance withANSI B31.8 or 49 CFR Part 192, unless
2. Referenced Documents
otherwise indicated.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.3 character, n—an integer from zero (0) to nine (9) or a
A53/A53MSpecification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
letter that is upper case and/or lower case from a to z or A to
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
Z.
A106/A106MSpecification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
3.4 component, n—pipe, tubing, fittings, valves, and appur-
for High-Temperature Service
tenances unless specifically stated otherwise.
3.5 digit, n—an integer from zero (0) to nine (9).
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally
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approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2897–15. DOI: Available from American Petroleum Institute (API), 1220 L. St., NW,
10.1520/F2897–15A Washington, DC 20005-4070, http://www.api.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
the ASTM website. Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.6 FPT, n—internal taper thread as defined under ANSI/ 4.4 Identification of Component Production Date—Thepro-
ASME B1.20.1, or commonly referred to as
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Designation: F2897 − 15 F2897 − 15a
Standard Specification for
Tracking and Traceability Encoding System of Natural Gas
Distribution Components (Pipe, Tubing, Fittings, Valves, and
1
Appurtenances)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2897; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification defines requirements for the data used in the tracking and traceability base-62 encoding system and the
format of the resultant code to characterize various components used in fuel gas piping systems.
1.2 The final output of this specification is a 16 digit alpha-numeric code that defines a standardized approach or methodology
for encoding certain characteristics of components that have been established based on consensus recommendations from the
respective stakeholder group members. The means of marking or affixing the code to the components, and the means of reading
and/or transferring the data or codes are outside the scope of this specification.
NOTE 1—To facilitate compliance with this specification, a web based application has been developed to manage and maintain unique manufacturer
identification numbers. The URL for the website is: http://www.componentid.org.
NOTE 2—Meters and regulators are excluded from this specification because traceability marking requirements for these products are defined in ANSI
B109.1–B109.4.
1.3 The web based application is only intended to serve as a useful resource for managing the respective manufacturer
identification numbers, codes, and other identifiers as per this specification. Any changes to the contents of the web based
application are contingent upon subsequent changes to this specification. This specification shall have primacy.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
A106/A106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
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2.2 API Standards:
API 5L Specification for Line Pipe
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2.3 ANSI Standards:
B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System
B1.20.1 1983 Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch
B109.1 Diaphragm-Type Gas Displacement Meters (Under 500 Cubic-feet-per-hour Capacity)
B109.2 Diaphragm-Type Gas Displacement Meters (500 Cubic-feet-per-hour Capacity)
B109.3 Rotary Type Gas Displacement Meters
B109.4 Self-Operated Diaphragm Type Natural Gas Service Regulators
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2.4 CFR Standards:
49 CFR Part 192 Pipeline Safety Requirements
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved April 1, 2015Nov. 1, 2015. Published June 2015December 2015. Originally approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 20142015 as
F2897–14.–15. DOI: 10.1520/F2897–15.10.1520/F2897–15A
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Petroleum Institute (API), 1220 L. St., NW, Washington, DC 20005-4070, http://www.api.org.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified.
3.2 The gas industry terminology used in this specification is in accordance with ANSI B31.8 or 49 CFR Part 192, unless
otherwise indicated.
3.3 character, n—an integer from zero (0) to nine (9) or a letter that is upper case and/or lower case fr
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