ASTM F2164-10
(Practice)Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Piping Systems Using Hydrostatic Pressure
Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Piping Systems Using Hydrostatic Pressure
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
If required by the authority having jurisdiction, hydrostatic pressure leak testing may be conducted to discover and correct leaks or faults in a newly constructed or modified polyethylene pressure piping system before placing the system in service. Leakage or faults usually occur at connections, joints, and mechanical seals where sealing under pressure is required. (WarningSafety is of paramount importance when conducting hydrostatic pressure leak tests because testing under pressure may cause sudden violent rupture or failure.)
This practice uses a pressurized liquid to test for leaks. It does not verify if a piping material or a piping system design is suitable for pressure service. The suitability of a piping system for pressure service and its pressure rating or operating pressure is determined solely by its design and its installed components.
Systems that are not suitable for pressure testing should not be pressure tested. Such systems may contain lower pressure rated or non-pressure rated components that cannot be isolated from test pressure, or temporary caps or closures may not be practical. In these systems, leak inspections should be conducted during and after installation. Inspections typically include visual examination of joint appearance, mechanical checks of bolt or joint tightness, and other relevant examinations. See also Test Method F1417.
Leakage Allowance—There is no leakage allowance for a section of heat-fusion joined polyethylene piping, because properly made heat fusion joints do not leak. See 7.6.1.
Other types of joints or connections in the system may have a leakage allowance. Contact the joint or connection manufacturer for information.
Expansion Allowance—When test pressure is applied, polyethylene pipe will expand slightly due to elasticity and Poisson effects. To compensate for expansion, make-up water is added during the initial expansion phase. The amount of make-up water (expansion allowance) will vary because expansion ...
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1.1 This practice provides information on apparatus, safety, pre-test preparation, and procedures for conducting field tests of polyethylene pressure piping systems by filling with a liquid and applying pressure to determine if leaks exist in the system.
1.2 This practice does not address leak testing using a pressurized gas (pneumatic testing). For safety reasons, some manufacturers prohibit or restrict pneumatic pressure testing of their products. Failure during a pressure leak test can be explosive, violent, and dangerous, especially if a compressed gas is used. In a compressed gas test, both the pressure stress on the system and the energy used to compress the gas are released at a failure. Contact component manufacturers for information about testing with gas under pressure.
1.3 This practice does not apply to leak testing of non-pressure, gravity-flow, negative pressure (vacuum), or non-thermoplastic piping systems. For field-testing of plastic gravity flow sewer lines, see Test Method F1417.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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. Additional safety information is presented in Section 7 and throughout this standard.
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Designation: F2164 − 10 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Practice for
Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Piping
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Systems Using Hydrostatic Pressure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2164; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This practice provides information on apparatus, safety,
D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
pre-test preparation, and procedures for conducting field tests
tics
ofpolyethylenepressurepipingsystemsbyfillingwithaliquid
F412Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
andapplyingpressuretodetermineifleaksexistinthesystem.
F1417Practice for Installation Acceptance of Plastic Non-
1.2 This practice does not address leak testing using a
pressure Sewer Lines Using Low-Pressure Air
pressurized gas (pneumatic testing). For safety reasons, some 2.2 Other Documents:
manufacturersprohibitorrestrictpneumaticpressuretestingof PPI TR-4-PPIListing of Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB),
Pressure Design Bases (PDB) and Minimum Required
their products. Failure during a pressure leak test can be
Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Mate-
explosive, violent, and dangerous, especially if a compressed
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rials
gas is used. In a compressed gas test, both the pressure stress
on the system and the energy used to compress the gas are
3. Terminology
released at a failure. Contact component manufacturers for
3.1 Abbreviations and terms are in accordance with Termi-
information about testing with gas under pressure.
nology D1600 and Terminology F412 unless otherwise indi-
1.3 This practice does not apply to leak testing of non-
cated.
pressure, gravity-flow, negative pressure (vacuum), or non-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
thermoplastic piping systems. For field-testing of plastic grav-
3.2.1 authority having jurisdiction, n—the organization,
ity flow sewer lines, see Test Method F1417.
office, or individual responsible for “approving” equipment
and installation, or a procedure.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.1.1 Discussion—The term “authority having jurisdic-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
tion” is used in this practice in a broad manner since jurisdic-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
tionsand“approval”agenciesvary,asdotheirresponsibilities.
and are not considered standard.
Where public safety is concerned, the “authority having
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
jurisdiction” may be a federal, state, local, or other regional
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
department or individual such as a Fire Chief, Fire Marshall,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
chief of a fire prevention bureau, labor department, building
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
official, or others having statutory authority. For insurance
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Additional safety
purposes,aninsuranceinspectiondepartment,ratingbureau,or
information is presented in Section 7 and throughout this
other insurance company representative may be the “authority
standard.
having jurisdiction.” In many circumstances, the property
owner or his authorized engineer or agent assumes the role of
the“authorityhavingjurisdiction”;atgovernmentinstallations,
the commanding officer or departmental official may be the
“authority having jurisdiction.”
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.40 on Test contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Methods. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published January 2011. Originally the ASTM website.
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approvedin2007.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2007asF2164–02(2007).DOI: Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825,
10.1520/F2164-10. Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2164–02 (Reapproved 2007) Designation:F2164–10
Standard Practice for
Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Piping
1
Systems Using Hydrostatic Pressure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2164; 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 practice provides information on apparatus, safety, pre-test preparation, and procedures for conducting field tests of
polyethylene pressure piping systems by filling with a liquid and applying pressure to determine if leaks exist in the system.
1.2 This practice does not address leak testing using a pressurized gas (pneumatic testing). For safety reasons, some
manufacturers prohibit or restrict pneumatic pressure testing of their products. Failure during a pressure leak test can be explosive,
violent, and dangerous, especially if a compressed gas is used. In a compressed gas test, both the pressure stress on the system and
the energy used to compress the gas are released at a failure. Contact component manufacturers for information about testing with
gas under pressure.
1.3 This practice does not apply to leak testing of non-pressure, gravity-flow, negative pressure (vacuum), or non-thermoplastic
piping systems. For field-testing of plastic gravity flow sewer lines, see Test Method F1417.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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. Additional safety information is presented in Section 7 and throughout this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F1417 Test Method for Installation Acceptance of Plastic Gravity Sewer Lines Using Low-Pressure Air
2.2 Other Documents:
PPI TR-4-PPI Listing of Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Pressure Design Bases (PDB) and Minimum Required Strength
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(MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Abbreviations and terms are in accordance with Terminology D1600 and Terminology F412 unless otherwise indicated.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 authority having jurisdiction, n—the organization, office, or individual responsible for “approving” equipment and
installation, or a procedure.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—The term “authority having jurisdiction” is used in this practice in a broad manner since jurisdictions and
“approval” agencies vary, as do their responsibilities. Where public safety is concerned, the “authority having jurisdiction” may
be a federal, state, local, or other regional department or individual such as a Fire Chief, Fire Marshall, chief of a fire prevention
bureau, labor department, building official, or others having statutory authority. For insurance purposes, an insurance inspection
department, rating bureau, or other insurance company representative may be the “authority having jurisdiction.” In many
circumstances, the property owner or his authorized engineer or agent assumes the role of the “authority having jurisdiction”; at
government installations, the commanding officer or departmental official may be the “authority having jurisdiction.”
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.40 on Test Methods.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2007. Published August 2007. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F2164–02. DOI:
10.1520/F2164-02R07.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published January 2011. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F2164–02(2007). DOI:
10.1520/F2164-10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Documen
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