ASTM F905-04(2018)

Standard Practice for Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle-Fused Joints

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The tests described in this practice are intended to present a method of satisfying the requirements of DOT CFR Title 49, Parts 192.283 and 192.285.  
3.2 The sustained pressure test is intended to meet the burst test requirements of Part 192.283.  
3.3 The impact resistance test is intended to meet the force requirements of Part 192.283 as follows:  
3.3.1 “. . . For procedures intended for lateral pipe connections, subject a specimen joint made from pipe sections joined at right angles according to the (joining) procedure to a force on the lateral pipe until failure occurs in the specimen. If failure initiates outside the joint area, the (joining) procedure qualifies for use.”
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes test criteria suitable for qualification of polyethylene saddle-fused joints. These tests may be conducted by suppliers or users to qualify saddle-fused joints in accordance with the requirements found in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 192.283. At the discretion of the end user, 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 mathematical conversion to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2018
• ICS: 83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.60 - Gas

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F905 −04 (Reapproved 2018) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
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Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle-Fused Joints
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF905;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
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.
1. Scope D2683 Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings
for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and
1.1 This practice describes test criteria suitable for qualifi-
Tubing
cation of polyethylene saddle-fused joints. These tests may be
D3261 Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE)
conducted by suppliers or users to qualify saddle-fused joints
Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and
in accordance with the requirements found in the Department
Tubing
of Transportation (DOT) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
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2.2 DOT Document:
Title 49, Part 192.283. At the discretion of the end user, these
49 CFR, Part 192, Minimum Federal Safety Standards for
tests may also be conducted by users to qualify personnel
Gaslines
making saddle fusion joints per DOT CFR 49, Part 192.285.
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2.3 PPI Technical Report:
1.2 The impact resistance test described is a nonstandard
TR-41/2002 Generic Saddle Fusion Joining Procedure for
test. This is not the only test that may be used to qualify saddle
Polyethylene Gas Piping
fusion joints per DOT regulations.
3. Significance and Use
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
asthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesaremathemati-
3.1 The tests described in this practice are intended to
cal conversion to SI units that are provided for information
present a method of satisfying the requirements of DOT CFR
only and are not considered standard.
Title 49, Parts 192.283 and 192.285.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 The sustained pressure test is intended to meet the burst
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
test requirements of Part 192.283.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.3 The impact resistance test is intended to meet the force
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
requirements of Part 192.283 as follows:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.3.1 “. . . For procedures intended for lateral pipe
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
connections, subject a specimen joint made from pipe sections
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
joined at right angles according to the (joining) procedure to a
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
force on the lateral pipe until failure occurs in the specimen. If
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
failure initiates outside the joint area, the (joining) procedure
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
qualifies for use.”
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Materials
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.1 Pipe and fittings shall meet the requirements of Speci-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
fication D2513.
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
4.2 The outlet portion of a saddle fitting shall conform to
Under Constant Internal Pressure
Specification D2683 for socket-fusion outlets or Specification
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
D3261 for butt-fusion outlets.
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
4.3 The radius of the saddle portion of the fitting shall fit the
pipe size to which it is intended to be joined. The surface
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
contact area of the saddle portion of the fitting and the
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2018. Published March 2018. Originally
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F905 – 04(2011). DOI:
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10.1520/F0905-04R18. AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM www.access.gpo.gov.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825,
the ASTM website. Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
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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: F905 − 04 (Reapproved 2011) F905 − 04 (Reapproved 2018)An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
1
Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle-Fused Joints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F905; 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 describes test criteria suitable for qualification of polyethylene saddle-fused joints. These tests may be
conducted by suppliers or users to qualify saddle-fused joints in accordance with the requirements found in the Department of
Transportation (DOT) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 192.283. At the discretion of the end user, 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 mathematical
conversion to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D2683 Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing
D3261 Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
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2.2 DOT Document:
49 CFR, Part 192, Minimum Federal Safety Standards for Gaslines
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2.3 PPI Technical Report:
TR-41/2002 Generic Saddle Fusion Joining Procedure for Polyethylene Gas Piping
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The tests described in this practice are intended to present a method of satisfying the requirements of DOT CFR Title 49,
Parts 192.283 and 192.285.
3.2 The sustained pressure test is intended to meet the burst test requirements of Part 192.283.
3.3 The impact resistance test is intended to meet the force requirements of Part 192.283 as follows:
3.3.1 “. . . For procedures intended for lateral pipe connections, subject a specimen joint made from pipe sections joined at right
angles according to the (joining) procedure to a force on the lateral pipe until failure occurs in the specimen. If failure initiates
outside the joint area, the (joining) procedure qualifies for use.”
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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 F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved April 1, 2011Feb. 1, 2018. Published June 2011March 2018. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20042011 as
F905 – 04.F905 – 04(2011). DOI: 10.1520/F0905-04R11.10.1520/F0905-04R18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
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Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825, Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4.1 Pipe and fittings shall meet
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