ASTM F2897-11
(Specification)Standard Specification for Tracking and Traceability Encoding System of Natural Gas Distribution Components (Pipe, Tubing, Fittings, Valves, and Appurtenances)
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 identifiers for certain characteristics including manufacturer identification numbers, material types, and component types as specified in this document. The web based application also provides a calculator to help users and manufacturers apply the base-62 encoding system outlined in this specification. The URL for the website is: http://www.componentid.org.
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.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F2897 – 11
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. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope 2.2 ANSI Standards:
B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System
1.1 This specification defines requirements for the data used
B1.20.1 1983 Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch
in the tracking and traceability base-62 encoding system and
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2.3 CFR Standards:
the format of the resultant code to characterize various com-
49 CFR Part 192 Pipeline Safety Requirements
ponents used in fuel gas piping systems.
1.2 The final output of this specification is a 16 digit
3. Terminology
alpha-numeric code that defines a standardized approach or
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
methodology for encoding certain characteristics of compo-
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
nents that have been established based on consensus recom-
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
mendations from the respective stakeholder group members.
3.2 The gas industry terminology used in this specification
The means of marking or affixing the code to the components,
is in accordance withANSI B31.8 or 49 CFR Part 192, unless
and the means of reading and/or transferring the data or codes
otherwise indicated.
are outside the scope of this specification.
3.3 character, n—an integer from zero (0) to nine (9) or a
NOTE 1—To facilitate compliance with this specification, a web based
letter that is upper case and/or lower case from a to z or A to
application has been developed to manage and maintain unique identifiers
Z.
for certain characteristics including manufacturer identification numbers,
3.4 component, n—pipe, tubing, fittings, valves, and appur-
material types, and component types as specified in this document. The
tenances unless specifically stated otherwise.
web based application also provides a calculator to help users and
3.5 digit, n—an integer from zero (0) to nine (9).
manufacturers apply the base-62 encoding system outlined in this speci-
fication. The URL for the website is: http://www.componentid.org.
3.6 FPT, n—internal taper thread as defined under ANSI/
ASME B1.20.1, or commonly referred to as “female pipe
1.3 The web based application is only intended to serve as
thread”.
a useful resource for managing the respective manufacturer
3.7 MPT, n—external taper thread as defined under ANSI/
identification numbers, codes, and other identifiers as per this
ASME B1.20.1, or commonly referred to as “male pipe
specification. Any changes to the contents of the web based
thread”.
application are contingent upon subsequent changes to this
3.8 traceability, n—identify the origin of materials and
specification. This specification shall have primacy.
parts used to manufacturer a given component; and/or the
2. Referenced Documents product processing or manufacturing history.
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3.9 tracking, v—knowing, documenting, and/or collecting
2.1 ASTM Standards:
information related to the distribution and location of a given
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
component after delivery from the manufacturer or supplier.
Plastics
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
4. Gas Distribution Component Traceability Identifier
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
4.1 General—The gas distribution component traceability
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
identifier shall be comprised of sixteen (16) alphanumeric
characters that specify respective attributes (data set) for a
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
given component.
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2011. Published February 2011. DOI: 10.1520/
F2897–11.
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