ASTM A74-15

Standard Specification for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings

ABSTRACT
This specification covers cast gray iron soil pipe and fittings for use in gravity flow plumbing, drain, waste and vent sanitary, and storm water applications. These pipe and fittings are not intended for pressure applications. The cast iron shall be produced by an established commercial method that provides control over chemical and physical properties. Castings shall be sound, true to pattern, and of compact close grain that permits drilling and cutting by ordinary methods and its interior surface shall be reasonably smooth and free from defects. Ferrous scrap, pig iron, and any recycled ferrous material to be used in the melting operation shall be screened for radioactivity. Tension test shall include breaking load, machined diameter, and tensile strength. Chemical test shall conform to the chemical composition requirements prescribed for phosphorous, sulfur, chromium, titanium, aluminum, lead, and carbon equivalent. Dimension requirements for hub, spigot, barrel, grooves, water seal and trap, and threads of the pipe and fittings are detailed. The pipe and fittings shall be uniformly coated with a material suitable for the purpose.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers cast iron soil pipe and fittings for use in gravity flow plumbing, drain, waste and vent sanitary, and storm water applications. It establishes standards covering material, manufacture, mechanical and chemical properties, coating, test methods, inspection, certification, product markings, dimensions, and dimensional tolerances for extra heavy and service cast iron soil pipe and fittings. These pipe and fittings are not intended for pressure applications as the selection of the proper size for sanitary drain, waste, vent, and storm drain systems allows free air space for gravity drainage.  
1.2 This specification covers pipe and fittings of the following patterns and, when so designated, shall apply to any other patterns that conform with the applicable requirements given in this specification.  
1.2.1 Pipe:    
Tables  
Extra heavy, 21/2 ft (0.75 m), 31/2 ft (1.0 m), 5 ft (1.5 m), 10 ft (3.0 m) lengths  
1, 2    
Service, 21/2 ft (0.75 m), 31/2 ft (1.0 m), 5 ft (1.5 m), 10 ft (3.0 m)  
1, 2    
Outside dimensions (for detailing)  
X1.1  
1.2.2 Fittings:    
Tables  
1/4 bends; long 1/4 bends  
3, 4    
1/4 bends, long low-hub  
5    
1/4 bends, low heel; high heel  
6, 7    
1/4 bends, short sweep; long sweep  
8    
1/4 bends, reducing long sweep  
9    
1/5 bends  
10    
1/6 bends  
10    
1/8 bends; long 1/8 bends  
11    
1/16 bends  
11    
Y branches  
12, 13    
Y branches, combination 1/8 bends, single  
14    
Y branches, combination 1/8 bends, double  
14    
Sanitary T branches, single  
15    
Sanitary T branches, double  
15    
Sanitary T branches, cleanout  
16    
Tapped sanitary T branches, single  
17    
Tapped sanitary T branches, double  
17    
T branches, single and double  
18    
Tapped T branches, single  
19    
Tapped T branches, double  
19    
T branches, cleanout  
20    
-45° offset fitting  
21    
Double hubs  
22    
Long double hubs  
22    
Reducers  
23    
Increasers  
24, 25    
P traps  
26, 27    
Deep seal P traps  
28    
Running traps  
29    
Screw plugs (brass)  
30    
Blind plugs  
31    
Iron-body ferrules  
32    
Side inlets  
Fig. 3    
Closet bends  
33    
Tapping bosses  
34    
Reducing 1/4 bend SV  
35    
Combination Y and 1/8 bend  
36    
‘H’ branch fitting  
37  
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Sep-2015
• ICS: 23.040.40 - Metal fittings
• Technical Committee: A04 - Iron Castings
• Drafting Committee: A04.12 - Pipes and Tubes

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A74-13a - Standard Specification for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM A74-16 - Standard Specification for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016
• Referred By: ASTM C1563-08(2021) - Standard Test Method for Gaskets for Use in Connection with Hub and Spigot Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary Drain, Waste, Vent, and Storm Piping Applications
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2015
• Referred By: ASTM A1111-22 - Standard Specification for Cast Iron Closet Flanges for Use with Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings in Gravity Flow Plumbing Drain, Waste, and Vent Sanitary Applications
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C660-81(2020) - Standard Practices for Production and Preparation of Gray Iron Castings for Porcelain Enameling
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:A74 −15 Endorsedby the
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
American Association State
Highway and Transportation Officials Standard
AASHTO No.: M 263-77
Standard Specification for
1
Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA74; 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.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
Tables
1
Y branches, combination ⁄8 bends, double 14
1.1 This specification covers cast iron soil pipe and fittings
Sanitary T branches, single 15
for use in gravity flow plumbing, drain, waste and vent Sanitary T branches, double 15
Sanitary T branches, cleanout 16
sanitary, and storm water applications. It establishes standards
Tapped sanitary T branches, single 17
covering material, manufacture, mechanical and chemical
Tapped sanitary T branches, double 17
properties, coating, test methods, inspection, certification, T branches, single and double 18
Tapped T branches, single 19
product markings, dimensions, and dimensional tolerances for
Tapped T branches, double 19
extra heavy and service cast iron soil pipe and fittings. These
T branches, cleanout 20
-45° offset fitting 21
pipe and fittings are not intended for pressure applications as
Double hubs 22
the selection of the proper size for sanitary drain, waste, vent,
Long double hubs 22
and storm drain systems allows free air space for gravity
Reducers 23
Increasers 24, 25
drainage.
P traps 26, 27
1.2 This specification covers pipe and fittings of the follow- Deep seal P traps 28
Running traps 29
ing patterns and, when so designated, shall apply to any other
Screw plugs (brass) 30
patternsthatconformwiththeapplicablerequirementsgivenin
Blind plugs 31
this specification.
Iron-body ferrules 32
Side inlets Fig. 3
1.2.1 Pipe:
Closet bends 33
Tables
Tapping bosses 34
1 1
1
Extra heavy, 2 ⁄2 ft (0.75 m), 3 ⁄2 ft (1.0 m), 5 ft 1, 2
Reducing ⁄4 bend SV 35
(1.5 m), 10 ft (3.0 m) lengths 1
Combination Y and ⁄8 bend 36
1 1
Service, 2 ⁄2 ft (0.75 m), 3 ⁄2 ft (1.0 m), 5 ft (1.5 1, 2
‘H’ branch fitting 37
m),10ft(3.0m)
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Outside dimensions (for detailing) X1.1
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
1.2.2 Fittings:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Tables
and are not considered standard.
1 1
⁄4 bends; long ⁄4 bends 3, 4
1
⁄4 bends, long low-hub 5
1
2. Referenced Documents
⁄4 bends, low heel; high heel 6, 7
1
⁄4 bends, short sweep; long sweep 8
2
1 2.1 ASTM Standards:
⁄4 bends, reducing long sweep 9
1
⁄5 bends 10
A48/A48M Specification for Gray Iron Castings
1
⁄6 bends 10
A644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings
1 1
⁄8 bends; long ⁄8 bends 11
1 D1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion
⁄16 bends 11
Y branches 12, 13
Materials for Wire and Cable
1
Y branches, combination ⁄8 bends, single 14
D3960 PracticeforDeterminingVolatileOrganicCompound
(VOC) Content of Paints and Related Coatings
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A04 on Iron
Castings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A04.12 on Pipes and
2
Tubes. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2015. Published September 2015. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1917. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as A74 – 13a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/A0074-15. the ASTM website.
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A74−15
E1645 Practice for Preparation of Dried Paint Samples by 4.4 Foundries manufacturing products to this specification
Hotplate or Microwave Digestion for Subsequent Lead shall comply to all local, provincial, state, and national safety
Analysis laws and regulations and to the requirements of Practice
E2349 Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting E2349.
Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Mak-
4.5 Pipeandfittingsshallnotbepatched,filled,orweldedto
ing; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
correct cosmetic or material defects that occur during the
3
2.2 Federal Standard:
course of manufacturing.
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
3
2.3 Military Standard:
5. Mechanical Properties
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment
...

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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: A74 − 13a A74 − 15 Endorsed by the
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
American Association State
Highway and Transportation Officials Standard
AASHTO No.: M 263-77
Standard Specification for
1
Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A74; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers cast iron soil pipe and fittings for use in gravity flow plumbing, drain, waste and vent sanitary, and
storm water applications. It establishes standards covering material, manufacture, mechanical and chemical properties, coating, test
methods, inspection, certification, product markings, dimensions, and dimensional tolerances for extra heavy and service cast iron
soil pipe and fittings. These pipe and fittings are not intended for pressure applications as the selection of the proper size for
sanitary drain, waste, vent, and storm drain systems allows free air space for gravity drainage.
1.2 This specification covers pipe and fittings of the following patterns and, when so designated, shall apply to any other patterns
that conform with the applicable requirements given in this specification.
1.2.1 Pipe:
Tables
1 1
Extra heavy, 2 ⁄2 ft (0.75 m), 3 ⁄2 ft (1.0 m), 5 ft 1, 2
(1.5 m), 10 ft (3.0 m) lengths
1 1
Service, 2 ⁄2 ft (0.75 m), 3 ⁄2 ft (1.0 m), 5 ft (1.5 1, 2
m), 10 ft (3.0 m)
Outside dimensions (for detailing) X1.1
1.2.2 Fittings:
Tables
1 1
⁄4 bends; long ⁄4 bends 3, 4
1
⁄4 bends, long low-hub 5
1
⁄4 bends, low heel; high heel 6, 7
1
⁄4 bends, short sweep; long sweep 8
1
⁄4 bends, reducing long sweep 9
1
⁄5 bends 10
1
⁄6 bends 10
1 1
⁄8 bends; long ⁄8 bends 11
1
⁄16 bends 11
Y branches 12, 13
1
Y branches, combination ⁄8 bends, single 14
1
Y branches, combination ⁄8 bends, double 14
Sanitary T branches, single 15
Sanitary T branches, double 15
Sanitary T branches, cleanout 16
Tapped sanitary T branches, single 17
Tapped sanitary T branches, double 17
T branches, single and double 18
Tapped T branches, single 19
Tapped T branches, double 19
T branches, cleanout 20
-45° offset fitting 21
Double hubs 22
Long double hubs 22
Reducers 23
Increasers 24, 25
P traps 26, 27
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A04 on Iron Castings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A04.12 on Pipes and Tubes.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013Sept. 15, 2015. Published June 2013September 2015. Originally approved in 1917. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as
A74 – 13.A74 – 13a. DOI: 10.1520/A0074-13A.10.1520/A0074-15.
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A74 − 15
Tables
Deep seal P traps 28
Running traps 29
Screw plugs (brass) 30
Blind plugs 31
Iron-body ferrules 32
Side inlets Fig. 3
Closet bends 33
Tapping bosses 34
1
Reducing ⁄4 bend SV 35
1
Combination Y and ⁄8 bend 36
‘H’ branch fitting 37
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A48/A48M Specification for Gray Iron Castings
A644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings
D1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable
D3960 Practice for Determining Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content of Paints and Related Coatings
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E1645 Practice for Preparation of Dried Paint Samples by Hotplate or Microwave Digestion for Subsequent Lead Analysis
E2349 Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting
and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
3
2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
3
2.3 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
4
2.4 ANSI/ASME Standard:
B1.20 Pipe Threads
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 manufacturer, n—the entity that casts the pipe and fittings covered by this standard.
4. Materials and Manuf
...