ASTM F2487-06(2012)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipelines
Standard Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipelines
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are applicable only to the pipe being tested and at the time of testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers procedures for testing installed non-perforated, gasketed corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipelines using either water infiltration or exfiltration acceptance limits to demonstrate the integrity via the level of leakage of the installed materials, construction procedures and installation qualityvia the level of leakage. Pipe to be tested under this practice shall include corrugated HDPE drainage pipe meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 252, AASHTO M 294 and Specification F2306/F2306M. Note 1—The performance criteria specified in this standard may be used for other plastic pipe products. The engineer, however, must assess if the testing procedures are adequate for the particular material and installation being considered.Note 2—The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presented in 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 for infiltration.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pounds, which are provided for informational purposes only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This test method shall be performed on lines after all connections and service laterals have been plugged and braced adequately to withstand the test pressures. The time between completion of the backfill operations and testing shall be specified by the approving authority.
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. The testing required under this standard necessitates operating in confined spaces. The user must insure that all OSHA and local safety codes are duly observed.
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Designation:F2487 −06(Reapproved 2012) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed
1,2
Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipelines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2487; 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 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This practice covers procedures for testing installed 2.1 ASTM Standards:
non-perforated, gasketed corrugated high-density polyethylene D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
(HDPE) pipelines using either water infiltration or exfiltration Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
acceptance limits to demonstrate the integrity via the level of F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
leakage of the installed materials, construction procedures and F2306/F2306M Specification for 12 to 60 in. [300 to 1500
installation qualityvia the level of leakage. Pipe to be tested mm] Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE)
under this practice shall include corrugated HDPE drainage Pipe and Fittings for Gravity-Flow Storm Sewer and
pipe meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 252, AASHTO Subsurface Drainage Applications
M 294 and Specification F2306/F2306M.
2.2 AASHTO Standards
M 252 Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene
NOTE 1—The performance criteria specified in this standard may be
Drainage Pipe 75 to 250-mm (3 to 10-inch) Diameter
used for other plastic pipe products.The engineer, however, must assess if
the testing procedures are adequate for the particular material and
M 294 Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene
installation being considered.
Drainage Pipe 300 to 1500-mm (12 to 60-inch) Diameter
NOTE 2—The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presented
in this practice are similar to those in general use. Pipe, 600-mm (24-in.)
3. Terminology
diameter or larger, may be accepted by visual inspection when testing for
infiltration.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to plastic
pipe, see Terminology F412.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values in parentheses are mathematical conver-
4. Summary of Practice
sions to inch-pounds, which are provided for informational
purposes only and are not considered standard.
4.1 Determine the groundwater conditions surrounding the
section of pipeline to be tested and select the type of test to be
1.3 This test method shall be performed on lines after all
conducted.
connections and service laterals have been plugged and braced
adequately to withstand the test pressures. The time between
4.2 For the infiltration test, the amount of water leaking into
completion of the backfill operations and testing shall be
the pipeline is measured, and the rate of infiltration is deter-
specified by the approving authority.
mined.Iftherateislessthanorequaltotheallowablelimit,the
section of pipe tested is acceptable.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.3 For the exfiltration test, the pipeline is filled with water
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
to the specified test head and the rate of water loss is
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
determined. If the rate is less than or equal to the allowable
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. The testing
limit, the section of pipe tested is acceptable.
required under this standard necessitates operating in confined
spaces. The user must insure that all OSHA and local safety 5. Significance and Use
codes are duly observed.
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are
applicable only to the pipe being tested and at the time of
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
testing.
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012. PublishedOctober 2012. Originally
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F2487–06. DOI:
10.1520/F2487-06R12. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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6. Preparation of the Pipeline 7.2.1 Conduct testing from manhole to manhole
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