ASTM F2649-14(2019)

Standard Specification for Corrugated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Grease Interceptor Tanks

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material, design, structural performance, and manufacturing practice requirements for monolithic or sectional corrugated high density polyethylene (HDPE) grease interceptor tanks that are placed between commercial food service (kitchen) drains and sanitary sewer interceptors to minimize the impact of commercial food service effluent containing grease, oils, soap scum and other typical commercial food service wastes on the sanitary sewer system. This specification also covers pipe and fittings for horizontally laid corrugated HDPE grease interceptor tanks. Tanks shall be tested for leakage by performing either vacuum testing or water-pressure testing. All bell and spigot joints shall also be tested as specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers material, design, structural performance, and manufacturing practice requirements for monolithic or sectional corrugated polyethylene grease interceptor tanks with volumes equal to or greater than 333 gal (1,260 L).  
1.2 The corrugated high density polyethylene (HDPE) grease interceptor tanks are placed between commercial food service (kitchen) drains and sanitary sewer interceptors to minimize the impact of commercial food service effluent containing grease, oils, soap scum and other typical commercial food service wastes on the sanitary sewer system. Typical sources of commercial kitchen effluent are scullery sinks, pot and pan sinks, dishwashers, soup kettles and floor drains where grease containing materials may exist.  
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.  
1.4 This specification covers pipe and fittings for horizontally laid corrugated HDPE grease interceptor tanks as illustrated in Fig. 1.  
FIG. 1 Standard Corrugated HDPE Grease Interceptor  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 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-2019
• ICS: 13.060.99 - Other standards related to water quality
• ICS: 23.020.10 - Stationary containers and tanks
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.26 - Olefin Based Pipe

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2649 − 14 (Reapproved 2019) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Corrugated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Grease
Interceptor Tanks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2649; 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers material, design, structural
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
performance, and manufacturing practice requirements for
Chemical Reagents
monolithic or sectional corrugated polyethylene grease inter-
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
ceptor tanks with volumes equal to or greater than 333 gal
tics
(1,260 L).
D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
1.2 The corrugated high density polyethylene (HDPE)
Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
grease interceptor tanks are placed between commercial food
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
service (kitchen) drains and sanitary sewer interceptors to
F477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Join-
minimize the impact of commercial food service effluent
ing Plastic Pipe
containing grease, oils, soap scum and other typical commer-
F667 Specification for 3 through 24 in. Corrugated Polyeth-
cial food service wastes on the sanitary sewer system. Typical
ylene Pipe and Fittings
sources of commercial kitchen effluent are scullery sinks, pot
F714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-
and pan sinks, dishwashers, soup kettles and floor drains where
PR) Based on Outside Diameter
grease containing materials may exist.
F2306/F2306M Specification for 12 to 60 in. [300 to 1500
mm] Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE)
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Pipe and Fittings for Gravity-Flow Storm Sewer and
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Subsurface Drainage Applications
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.2 IAPMO Document:
and are not considered standard.
Uniform Plumbing Code
1.4 This specification covers pipe and fittings for horizon-
IAPMO/ANSI Z1001 Prefabricated Gravity Grease Inter-
tally laid corrugated HDPE grease interceptor tanks as illus-
ceptors
trated in Fig. 1.
2.3 American Society of Civil Engineers:
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ASCE No.60 Gravity Sanitary Sewer Design and Construc-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the tion
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.4 Plastic Pipe Institute:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
PPI TR-4 PE3408
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 6
2.5 AASHTO Document:
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
the ASTM website.
Available from International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, 5001 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761, http://www.iapmo.org.
Available from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Bell Dr., Reston, VA 20191, http://www.asce.org.
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825,
Based Pipe. Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2019. Published February 2019. Originally Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2649 – 14. DOI: Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001,
10.1520/F2649-14R19. http://www.transportation.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2649 − 14 (2019)
FIG. 1 Standard Corrugated HDPE Grease Interceptor
3. Terminology 4.1.3 Capacity of tank in gal or L, based on owner’s
requirements,
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to plastics, see Termi-
4.1.4 Application conditions such as effluent and tempera-
nology F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
ture of discharge,
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
4.1.5 Acceptance will be based on a review of the calcula-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tions or on proof tests,
3.2.1 access opening, n—a hole in the top or crown of the
4.1.6 Design requirements based on owner specified site
tank used to gain access to the inside of the tank for the purpose
conditions, such as depth of earth cover, live load applied at the
of cleaning and removing grease, floating scum and sludge
surface, and ground water level, and
without a person actually having to enter the tank.
4.1.7 Testing for water leakage shall not be required at the
3.2.2 baffle, n—a partition across the width of the tank that
job site unless specifically required by the owner at the time of
extends partially between the top and bottom intended to
ordering.
deflect influent downward and increase the length of the flow
path of the liquid as it travels through the tank.
5. Materials and Manufacture
3.2.3 grease interceptor tank system, n—a single tank or
series of tanks in which wastes from a kitchen or food service 5.1 Basic Materials—Materials utilized for the fabrication
industry containing no sanitary discharges is received and of a corrugated polyethylene grease interceptor tank shall be
retained, and from which the liquid effluent, which is compara- evaluated for temperature extremes and effluent constituents in
tively free from settleable and floating solids, is then dis- accordance with Practice D543.
charged to a public sewer, septic system, or approved treatment
5.1.1 Tank and Risers—The tank and risers shall be fabri-
system.
cated from pipe meeting the requirements of Specification
F2306/F2306M.
3.2.4 inspection opening, n—a hole in the top or crown of
the tank used for the purpose of observing conditions inside the
5.1.2 Inlet and Outlet Tees—Inlet and outlet tees shall be
tank.
fabricated from pipe meeting the requirements of Specification
F2306/F2306M or F714.
3.2.5 joint, n—a physical separation where two pieces of the
tank or pipe-tank interface are in contact. 5.1.3 Vent pipes and internal tank piping—Vent pipe and
internal piping within the grease interceptor shall be fabricated
3.2.6 monolithic corrugated high density polyethylene
from pipe and fittings meeting the requirements of Specifica-
grease interceptor tank, n—a single extruded piece of pipe with
tion F2306/F2306M for dual wall pipe and Specification F667
no internal joints other that end caps that serves as the principal
for single wall pipe.
tank structure.
5.1.4 Baffles and End Caps—Baffles and end caps shall be
3.2.7 owner, n—is by definition end user, customer, or
fabricated from either flat plates meeting the requirements of
purchaser.
PPI TR-4 PE3408 material.
3.2.8 sectional corrugated high density polyethylene grease
5.1.5 Welding Rod—Welding rod shall be of medium or high
interceptor tank, n—a group or two or more extruded pieces of
density polyethylene, meeting the properties of the tank as
pipe connected with joints that when combined serve as the
required under Specification F2306/F2306M with the excep-
principal tank structure.
tion that the tensile strength at yield shall not be less than 5000
psi (3.5 M Kg/m ).
4. Ordering Information
4.1 The owner shall include the following information in 5.2 Pipe Connections—Pipe-to-tank connections shall em-
bidding documents and on the purchase order, as applicable to ploy flexible connectors conforming to the requirements of
the units being ordered: Specification F477. Materials for the connectors shall have
4.1.1 Reference to this specification, and date of issue, demonstrated resistance to the effects of fats, oils, grease, and
4.1.2 Quantity or number of units ordered, fluid temperatures specified under Section 4.
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Designation: F2649 − 14 F2649 − 14 (Reapproved 2019) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Corrugated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Grease
Interceptor Tanks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2649; 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 specification covers material, design, structural performance, and manufacturing practice requirements for monolithic
or sectional corrugated polyethylene grease interceptor tanks with volumes equal to or greater than 333 gal (1,260 L).
1.2 The corrugated high density polyethylene (HDPE) grease interceptor tanks are placed between commercial food service
(kitchen) drains and sanitary sewer interceptors to minimize the impact of commercial food service effluent containing grease, oils,
soap scum and other typical commercial food service wastes on the sanitary sewer system. Typical sources of commercial kitchen
effluent are scullery sinks, pot and pan sinks, dishwashers, soup kettles and floor drains where grease containing materials may
exist.
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.
1.4 This specification covers pipe and fittings for horizontally laid corrugated HDPE grease interceptor tanks as illustrated in
Fig. 1.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
F667 Specification for 3 through 24 in. Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
F714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter
F2306/F2306M Specification for 12 to 60 in. [300 to 1500 mm] Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and
Fittings for Gravity-Flow Storm Sewer and Subsurface Drainage Applications
2.2 IAPMO Document:
Uniform Plumbing Code
IAPMO/ANSI Z1001 Prefabricated Gravity Grease Interceptors
2.3 American Society of Civil Engineers:
ASCE No.60 Gravity Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Based
Pipe.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2014Feb. 1, 2019. Published September 2014February 2019. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20082014
as F2649 – 08a.14. DOI: 10.1520/F2649-14.10.1520/F2649-14R19.
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.
Available from International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5001 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761, http://www.iapmo.org.
Available from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Dr., Reston, VA 20191, http://www.asce.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2649 − 14 (2019)
FIG. 1 Standard Corrugated HDPE Grease Interceptor
2.4 Plastic Pipe Institute:
PPI TR-4 PE3408
2.5 AASHTO Document:
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to plastics, see Terminology F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 access opening, n—a hole in the top or crown of the tank used to gain access to the inside of the tank for the purpose of
cleaning and removing grease, floating scum and sludge without a person actually having to enter the tank.
3.2.2 baffle, n—a partition across the width of the tank that extends partially between the top and bottom intended to deflect
influent downward and increase the length of the flow path of the liquid as it travels through the tank.
3.2.3 grease interceptor tank system, n—a single tank or series of tanks in which wastes from a kitchen or food service industry
containing no sanitary discharges is received and retained, and from which the liquid effluent, which is comparatively free from
settleable and floating solids, is then discharged to a public sewer, septic system, or approved treatment system.
3.2.4 inspection opening, n—a hole in the top or crown of the tank used for the purpose of observing conditions inside the tank.
3.2.5 joint, n—a physical separation where two pieces of the tank or pipe-tank interface are in contact.
3.2.6 monolithic corrugated high density polyethylene grease interceptor tank, n—a single extruded piece of pipe with no
internal joints other that end caps that serves as the principal tank structure.
3.2.7 owner, n—is by definition end user, customer, or purchaser.
3.2.8 sectional corrugated high density polyethylene grease interceptor tank, n—a group or two or more extruded pieces of pipe
connected with joints that when combined serve as the principal tank structure.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 The owner shall include the following information in bidding documents and on the purchase order, as applicable to the units
being ordered:
4.1.1 Reference to this specification, and date of issue,
4.1.2 Quantity or number of units ordered,
4.1.3 Capacity of tank in gal or L, based on owner’s requirements,
4.1.4 Application conditions such as effluent and temperature of discharge,
4.1.5 Acceptance will be based on a review of the calculations or on proof tests,
4.1.6 Design requirements based on owner specified site conditions, such as depth of earth cover, live load applied at the
surface, and ground water level, and
4.1.7 Testing for water leakage shall not be required at the job site unless specifically required by the owner at the time of
ordering.
Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825, Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001,
http://www.transportation.org.
F2649 − 14 (2019)
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Basic Materials—Materials utilized for the fabrication of a corrugated polyethylene grease interceptor tank shall be
evaluated for temperature extremes and effluent constituents in accordance with Practice D543.
5.1.1 Tank and Risers—The tank and risers shall be fabricated from pipe meeting the requirements of Specification
F2306/F2306M.
5.1.2 Inlet and Outlet Tees—Inlet and outlet tees shall be fabricated from pipe meeting the requirements of Specification
F2306/F2306M or F714.
5.1.3 Vent pipes and internal tank piping—Vent pipe and internal piping within the grease interceptor shall be fabricated from
pipe and fittings meeting the requirements of Specification F2306/F2306M for dual wall pipe and Specification F667 for single
wall pipe.
5.1.4 Baffles and End Caps—Baffles and end caps shall be fabricated from either flat plates meeting the requirements of PPI
TR-4 PE3408 material.
5.1.5 Welding Rod—Welding rod shall be of medium or high density polyethylene, meeting the properties of the tank as required
under Specification F2306/F2306M with the exception that the tensile strength at yield shall not be less than 5000 psi (3.5 M
Kg/m ).
5.2 Pipe Connections—Pipe-to-tank connections shall employ flexible connectors conforming to the r
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