ASTM F2487-13

Standard Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed Corrugated High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene Pipelines

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are applicable only to the pipe being tested and at the time of testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers procedures for testing installed non-perforated, gasketed corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and corrugated polypropylene (PP) pipelines using either water infiltration or exfiltration acceptance limits to demonstrate the integrity via the level of leakage of the installed materials, construction procedures and installation qualityvia the level of leakage. Pipe to be tested under this practice shall include corrugated HDPE and PP drainage pipe meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 252, AASHTO M 294 and Specifications F2306/F2306M, F2736, F2762, F2763, F2764, and F2947.Note 1—The performance criteria specified in this standard may be used for other plastic pipe products. The engineer, however, must assess if the testing procedures are adequate for the particular material and installation being considered.Note 2—The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presented in this practice are similar to those in general use. Pipe, 600-mm (24-in.) diameter or larger, may be accepted by visual inspection when testing for infiltration.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pounds, which are provided for informational purposes only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 This test method shall be performed on lines after all connections and service laterals have been plugged and braced adequately to withstand the test pressures. The time between completion of the backfill operations and testing shall be specified by the approving authority.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. The testing required under this standard necessitates operating in confined spaces. The user must insure that all OSHA and local safety codes are duly observed.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2013
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.20 - Joining

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2487-06(2012) - Standard Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipelines
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F3058-16(2021) - Standard Practice for Preliminary Field Testing of Thermoplastic Pipe Joints for Gravity Flow (Non-Pressure) Sewer Lines
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F2946-12(2021) - Standard Specification for PVC Hub and Elastomeric Seal (Gasket) Tee Connection for Joining Plastic Pipe to Insitu Pipelines and Manholes
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2487 −13 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed
Corrugated High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene
1,2
Pipelines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2487; 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* priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. The testing
1.1 This practice covers procedures for testing installed
required under this standard necessitates operating in confined
non-perforated, gasketed corrugated high-density polyethylene
spaces. The user must insure that all OSHA and local safety
(HDPE) and corrugated polypropylene (PP) pipelines using
codes are duly observed.
either water infiltration or exfiltration acceptance limits to
demonstrate the integrity via the level of leakage of the
2. Referenced Documents
installed materials, construction procedures and installation
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qualityvia the level of leakage. Pipe to be tested under this 2.1 ASTM Standards:
practice shall include corrugated HDPE and PP drainage pipe D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 252, AASHTO M Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
294 and Specifications F2306/F2306M, F2736, F2762, F2763, F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F2764, and F2947. F2306/F2306M Specification for 12 to 60 in. [300 to 1500
mm] Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE)
NOTE 1—The performance criteria specified in this standard may be
Pipe and Fittings for Gravity-Flow Storm Sewer and
used for other plastic pipe products.The engineer, however, must assess if
Subsurface Drainage Applications
the testing procedures are adequate for the particular material and
installation being considered.
F2736 Specification for 6 to 30 in. (152 To 762 mm)
NOTE 2—The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presented
Polypropylene (PP) Corrugated Single Wall Pipe And
in this practice are similar to those in general use. Pipe, 600-mm (24-in.)
Double Wall Pipe
diameter or larger, may be accepted by visual inspection when testing for
F2762 Specification for 12 to 30 in. (300 to 750 mm)
infiltration.
Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
and Fittings for Sanitary Sewer Applications
standard. The values in parentheses are mathematical conver-
F2763 Specification for 12 to 60 in. [300 to 1500 mm] Dual
sions to inch-pounds, which are provided for informational
and Triple Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fit-
purposes only and are not considered standard.
tings for Sanitary Sewer Applications
1.3 This test method shall be performed on lines after all
F2764 Specification for 6 to 60 in. [150 to 1500 mm]
connections and service laterals have been plugged and braced
Polypropylene (PP) Corrugated Double and Triple Wall
adequately to withstand the test pressures. The time between
Pipe and Fittings for Non-Pressure Sanitary Sewer Appli-
completion of the backfill operations and testing shall be
cations
specified by the approving authority.
F2947 Specification for 150 to 1500 mm [6 to 60 in.]
Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and Fittings for Sanitary Sewer Applications
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.2 AASHTO Standards
M 252 Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene
1 Drainage Pipe 75 to 250-mm (3 to 10-inch) Diameter
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originally
approvedin2006.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2012asF2487–06(2012).DOI:
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10.1520/F2487-13. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001, Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
http://www.transportation.org. the ASTM website.
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Designation: F2487 − 06 (Reapproved 2012) F2487 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed
Corrugated High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene
1,2
Pipelines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2487; 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 Scope*
1.1 This practice covers procedures for testing installed non-perforated, gasketed corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
and corrugated polypropylene (PP) pipelines using either water infiltration or exfiltration acceptance limits to demonstrate the
integrity via the level of leakage of the installed materials, construction procedures and installation qualityvia the level of leakage.
Pipe to be tested under this practice shall include corrugated HDPE and PP drainage pipe meeting the requirements of AASHTO
M 252, AASHTO M 294 and SpecificationSpecifications F2306/F2306M., F2736, F2762, F2763, F2764, and F2947.
NOTE 1—The performance criteria specified in this standard may be used for other plastic pipe products. The engineer, however, must assess if the
testing procedures are adequate for the particular material and installation being considered.
NOTE 2—The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presented in this practice are similar to those in general use. Pipe, 600-mm (24-in.)
diameter or larger, may be accepted by visual inspection when testing for infiltration.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are mathematical conversions to
inch-pounds, which are provided for informational purposes only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This test method shall be performed on lines after all connections and service laterals have been plugged and braced
adequately to withstand the test pressures. The time between completion of the backfill operations and testing shall be specified
by the approving authority.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. The testing required under this standard necessitates operating in confined spaces. The user must insure
that all OSHA and local safety codes are duly observed.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
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
F2736 Specification for 6 to 30 in. (152 To 762 mm) Polypropylene (PP) Corrugated Single Wall Pipe And Double Wall Pipe
F2762 Specification for 12 to 30 in. (300 to 750 mm) Annular Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for
Sanitary Sewer Applications
F2763 Specification for 30 to 60 in. [750 to 1500 mm] Triple Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary
Sewer Applications
F2764 Specification for 30 to 60 in. [750 to 1500 mm] Polypropylene (PP) Triple Wall Pipe and Fittings for Non-Pressure
Sanitary Sewer Applications
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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 F17.20 on Joining.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2013. Published October 2012December 2013. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 20062012
as F2487F2487–06(2012).–06. DOI: 10.1520/F2487-06R12.10.1520/F2487-13.
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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.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of thi
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