ASTM F905-96
(Practice)Standard Practice for Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle Fusion Joints
Standard Practice for Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle Fusion Joints
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1.1 This practice describes test criteria suitable for qualification of polyethylene saddle fusion joints. These tests may be conducted by suppliers or users to qualify saddle fusion joints in accordance with the requirements found in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 192.283. If desired, these tests may also be conducted by users to qualify personnel making saddle fusion joints per DOT CFR 49, Part 192.285.
1.2 The impact resistance test described is a nonstandard test. This is not the only test that may be used to qualify saddle fusion joints per DOT regulations.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 905 – 96
Standard Practice for
Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle Fusion Joints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 905; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Significance and Use
1.1 This practice describes test criteria suitable for qualifi- 3.1 The tests described in this practice are intended to
cation of polyethylene saddle fusion joints. These tests may be present a method of satisfying the requirements of DOT CFR
conducted by suppliers or users to qualify saddle fusion joints Title 49, Parts 192.283 and 192.285.
in accordance with the requirements found in the Department 3.2 The sustained pressure test is intended to meet the burst
of Transportation (DOT) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) test requirements of Part 192.283.
Title 49, Part 192.283. If desired, these tests may also be 3.3 The impact resistance test is intended to meet the force
conducted by users to qualify personnel making saddle fusion requirements of Part 192.283 as follows:
joints per DOT CFR 49, Part 192.285. 3.3.1 “. . . For procedures intended for lateral pipe connec-
1.2 The impact resistance test described is a nonstandard tions, subject a specimen joint made from pipe sections joined
test. This is not the only test that may be used to qualify saddle at right angles according to the (joining) procedure to a force
fusion joints per DOT regulations. on the lateral pipe until failure occurs in the specimen. If
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded failure initiates outside the joint area, the (joining) procedure
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for qualifies for use.”
information only.
4. Materials
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 Pipe and fittings shall meet the requirements of Speci-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- fication D 2513.
4.2 The outlet portion of a saddle fitting shall conform to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specification D 2683 for socket-fusion outlets or Specification
D 3261 for butt-fusion outlets.
2. Referenced Documents
4.3 The radius of the saddle portion of the fitting shall fit the
2.1 ASTM Standards: pipe size to which it is intended to be joined. The surface
D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe contact area of the saddle portion of the fitting and the
Under Constant Internal Pressure thickness of saddle portion shall be sufficient to meet the
D 2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, qualification requirements of this practice.
Tubing, and Fittings 4.4 Qualification tests shall be conducted on all saddle
D 2683 Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings fittings with different base areas. Only one pipe diameter needs
for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and to be tested per fitting type if base areas are the same.
Tubing
5. Procedure
D 3261 Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene
(PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and 5.1 General:
5.1.1 Conduct each qualification test with the polyethylene
Tubing
2.2 DOT Document: saddle fitting fused to a polyethylene pipe that has a maximum
pressure rating equal to or greater than that for which the gas
49 CFR, Part 192, Minimum Federal Safety Standards for
Gaslines distribution system is designed.
5.1.2 Allow the saddle fusion joint to cool to room tempera-
ture prior to testing.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic
5.1.3 For each qualification test, tap the polyethylene pipe
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
with the largest size hole used in the gas distribution system for
Current edition approved March 10, 1996. Published May 1996. Originally
that fitting.
published as F 905 – 84. Last previous edition F 905 – 90.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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