An American National Standard

Designation: F 794 – 99

Standard Specification for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Profile Gravity Sewer Pipe and
Fittings Based on Controlled Inside Diameter1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 794; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope D 2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading

1.1 This specification covers requirements for poly(vinyl Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading4
chloride) (PVC) profile sewer pipe and fittings with integral D 2444 Test Method for Impact Resistance of Thermoplas-
bell and elastomeric seal joints or plain end pipe with couplings tic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)4
in sizes (4 to 48 in.) based on a controlled inside diameter. D 2855 Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings4
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for D 3034 Specification for Type PSM Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
information only. (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings4
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the D 3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals4
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, F 402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health and Fittings4
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems4
tions prior to use. F 477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for
Joining Plastic Pipe4
NOTE 1—Pipe and fittings produced to this specification should be F 679 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Large-
installed in accordance with Practice D 2321.
Diameter Plastic Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings4
2. Referenced Documents 2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)5
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.3 Military Standard:
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage5
Insulating Materials for Testing2
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to 3. Terminology
Plastics2
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
D 1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
nology F 412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Ter-
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
minology D 1600, unless otherwise specified. The abbreviation
(CPVC) Compounds3
for poly(vinyl chloride) is (PVC).
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
moplastic Pipe and Fittings4
3.2.1 dual wall corrugated profile (DWCP)gravity sewer
D 2152 Test Method for Degree of Fusion of Extruded
pipe—a pipe product consisting of a smooth waterway braced
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by
cumferentially with an external corrugated wall (see Fig. 1)
Acetone Immersion4
3.2.2 open profile (OP) gravity sewer pipe—a pipe product
D 2321 Practice for Underground Installation of Flexible
consisting of an essentially smooth waterway braced circum-
Thermoplastic Sewer Pipe4
ferentially or spirally with outside projections or ribs (see Fig.
2).
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic 4. Significance and Use
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.62 on Sewer.
Current edition approved Apr. 10, 1999. Published August 1999. Originally 4.1 The requirements of this specification are intended to
published as F 794 – 83. Last previous edition F 794 – 97.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
3 5
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02. Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
4
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.

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6. Joining Systems
6.1 Gasketed Joint—The integral bell gasketed joint, cou-
pling, or fitting joints shall be designed so that when as-
sembled, the gasket (which is attached to either the bell or the
spigot) will be compressed radially on the pipe spigot or in the
bell to form a water-tight seal. The joints shall be designed to
FIG. 1 Typical Dual Wall Corrugated Profile (DWCP) comply with and show no sign of leakage when tested in
accordance with 7.7 when assembled with pipe for which they
are intended.
6.2 Couplings shall form a water-tight seal when assembled
with plain end pipe and show no sign of leakage when tested
in accordance with 7.7 when assembled with pipe for which
they are intended.
NOTE 3—The outside diameters of products manufactured to this
FIG. 2 Typical Open Profile (OP) specification are not specified and therefore joint compatibility should be
reviewed.
provide pipe and fittings suitable for nonpressure drainage of 6.3 The joint shall be designed to avoid displacement of the
sewage and surface water. gasket when assembled in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
NOTE 2—Industrial waste disposal lines should be installed only with
the specific approval of the governing code authority since chemicals not
6.4 The assembly of joints shall be in accordance with the
commonly found in drains and sewers and temperatures in excess of manufacturer’s recommendations.
140°F may be encountered.
7. Requirements6
5. Materials 7.1 Workmanship—The pipe and fittings shall be essentially
5.1 Basic Materials—The pipe and fittings shall be made of uniform in color, opacity, density, and other properties. The
PVC plastic having a minimum cell classification of 12454C or inside and outside surfaces shall be semimatte or glossy in
12364C as defined in Specification D 1784. Homopolymer appearance and free of chalking, sticky, or tacky material. The
PVC compounds must meet or exceed the requirements of the surfaces shall be free of excess bloom; that is, slight bloom is
above listed minimum cell classification number. acceptable. The pipe walls shall be free of cracks, holes,
5.2 Rework Material—Clean rework material generated blisters, voids, foreign inclusions, or other defects that are
from the manufacturer’s own pipe or fittings production may visible to the naked eye and that may affect the wall integrity.
be used by the same manufacturer provided pipe or fittings Bloom or chalking may develop in pipe exposed to direct rays
produced meet all the requirements of this specification. of the sun (ultraviolet radiant energy) for extended periods and
5.3 Gaskets—Elastomeric gaskets shall comply with the consequently these requirements do not apply to pipe after
requirements described in Specification F 477. extended exposure to direct rays of the sun.
5.4 Lubricant—The lubricant used for assembly shall be 7.2 Pipe and Fitting Dimensions:
suitable for use with PVC pipe and elastomeric seals for this
application and have no detrimental effect on the gasket or on
the pipe. 6
Supporting data are available at ASTM Headquarters. Request RR:F17-1020.

TABLE 1 Pipe Dimensions and Stiffness (Open Profile Pipe)

Nominal Minimum Inside Tolerance on Minimum Pipe Waterway Minimum Minimum Pipe Waterway Minimum
Pipe Size, Diameter,A Inside Diameter, Stiffness Series 46, Wall Series 46, Stiffness Series 10, Wall Series 10,
in. in. (mm) in. (mm) lbf/in.2 (kPa) in. (mm) lbf/in.2 (kPa) in. (mm)
4 3.939(100.0) +0.034(0.86) 46(320) 0.030(0.76) N/A N/A
6 5.875(149.2) +0.049(1.24) 46(320) 0.045(1.14) N/A N/A
8 7.863(199.7) +0.053(1.35) 46(320) 0.060(1.52) N/A N/A
10 9.825(249.6) +0.067(1.70) 46(320) 0.070(1.78) N/A N/A
12 11.687(296.8) +0.085(2.16) 46(320) 0.085(2.16) N/A N/A
15 14.303(363.3) +0.116(2.95) 46(320) 0.105(2.67) N/A N/A
18 17.510(444.8) +0.195(4.95) 46(320) 0.130(3.30) 10(70) 0.070(1.78)
21 20.656(524.7) +0.200(5.08) 46(320) 0.160(4.06) 10(70) 0.085(2.16)
24 23.412(594.7) +0.204(5.18) 46(320) 0.180(4.58) 10(70) 0.105(2.66)
27 26.371(669.8) +0.209(5.31) 46(320) 0.205(5.22) 10(70) 0.115(2.92)
30 29.388(746.5) +0.220(5.59) 46(320) 0.235(5.96) 10(70) 0.130(3.30)
33 32.405(823.1) +0.227(5.77) 46(320) 0.260(6.60) 10(70) 0.150(3.81)
36 35.370(898.4) +0.235(5.97) 46(320) 0.290(7.36) 10(70) 0.165(4.20)
39 38.380(974.9) +0.245(6.22) 46(320) 0.315(8.00) 10(70) 0.195(4.95)
42 41.370(1050.8) +0.255(6.48) 46(320) 0.345(8.76) 10(70) 0.215(5.46)
45 44.365(1126.9) +0.265(6.73) 46(320) 0.370(9.40) 10(70) 0.225(5.72)
48 47.355(1202.8) +0.285(7.24) 46(320) 0.400(10.16) 10(70) 0.230(5.84)
A
In-plant quality control manufacturing. Base inside diameter calculations should include out-of-roundness as a result of shipping and handling.

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7.2.1 Diameter—The inside diameter of the pipe shall meet not be used. Fabricated joints shall be adequately lapped or
the requirements given in Table 1 and Table 2 when measured fusion butt welded and, when needed additionally reinforced.
in accordance with 8.4.1. NOTE 4—A fabricated fittings standard is currently being developed by
7.2.2 Wall Thickness—The minimum wall thickness of the ASTM Subcommittee F 17.10.
waterway of pipe and fittings fabricated from pipe sections
shall meet the requirements given in Table 1 for open profile; 7.3 Pipe Flattening—There shall be no evidence of split-
and Table 2 for dual wall corrugated profile pipe when ting, cracking, breaking, or separation of ribs, seams, or
measured in accordance with 8.4.2. The wall thickness of corrugations, when pipe is tested in accordance with 8.5.
fittings fabricated from pipes meeting the requirements of 7.4 Pipe Impact Strength—The impact strength shall not be
Specification D 3034, SDR 35 and Specification F 679 are also less than the values shown in Table 3 when tested in accor-
satisfactory. Molded fittings when made with an open profile dance with 8.6.
shall conform to the minimum wall thickness requirements NOTE 5—This requirement is intended only for use as a quality control
given in Table 1. test, not as a simulated service test. Aged impact data are currently under
7.2.3 Bell Wall Thickness—In the case of belled pipe and study by an ASTM Committee F-17 task group.
fittings fabricated from pipe sections, the thickness of the wall 7.5 Pipe Stiffness—Pipe stiffness values for the pipe shall
in the bell shall be considered satisfactory if it was formed comply with Table 1 when tested in accordance with 8.7.
from pipe meeting the above requirements. For reducing 7.6 Gaskets—Gaskets shall meet the low head application
fittings or those with smaller inlets, the minimum wall thick- requirements of Specification F 477 and be molded into a
ness for each inlet shall be no less than the minimum wall circular form or extruded to the proper section and then spliced
thickness for that size pipe. into circular form.
7.2.4 Fittings: 7.7 Joint Tightness—All joints shall show no signs of
7.2.4.1 Molded Fittings—Molded fittings conforming to the leakage when tested in accordance with Specification D 3212
requirements of Specification D 3034, SDR 35 may also be and Fig. 3. Some grades of pipe may not have the capability in
used with profile gravity sewer pipe provided an adaptor (when the pipe wall of withstanding the 22 in. Hg vacuum test. In
required) is used to make the connection. The minimum wall such cases, the joint may be considered as meeting these
thickness of the molded fittings and adaptors shall coincide criteria if a pipe and joint system, incorporating a geometri-
with the values listed in Table 1 of Specification D 3034 for cally identical joint and heavier walled pipe, meets the criteria
SDR 35. The thickness in the wall of the adaptor bell shall be satisfactorily. All surfaces of the joint upon which the gasket
considered satisfactory if formed from pipe meeting the above may bear shall be smooth and free of imperfections, ridges,
requirements. When a molded fitting is used to join different fractures, or cracks that could adversely affect sealability.
types of plastic pipes, the bell and the body or branch area 7.8 Acetone Immersion—The pipe shall meet the require-
extending from the bell shall also conform to the minimum ments as defined in Test Method D 2152 when tested in
wall thickness and profile of the pipe being installed into the accordance with 8.8.
bell. 7.8.1 Bond—The bond between the inner and outer walls (at
7.2.4.2 Fabricated Fittings—Fabricated fittings shall be the corrugation valley) shall not separate when tested in
made from pipe meeting the requirements of this specification, accordance with 8.8.1.
Specification D 3034, SDR 35, or Specification F 679. Fabri-
cated fittings with solvent cement components shall be made in NOTE 6—This is intended only for use as a quality control test and not
for use as a simulated service test.
accordance with Practice D 2855 and taking cognizance of
Practice F 402. Unreinforced solvent cement mitred joints shall 7.9 Air Test—When pipe is made in such a manner that a

TABLE 2 Pipe Dimensions and Stiffness (Dual Wall Corrugated) Pipe

Nominal Minimum Inside Tolerance on Minimum Pipe Waterway Minimum Minimum Pipe Waterway Minimum
Pipe Size, Diameter, Inside Diameter, Stiffness Series 46, Wall Series 46, Stiffness Series 10, Wall Series 10, in.
in. in. (mm) in. (mm) lbf/in.2 (kPa) in. (mm) lbf/in.2 (kPa) (mm)
4 3.939(100.0) +0.034(0.86) 46(320) 0.022(0.56) N/A N/A
6 5.875(149.2) +0.049(1.24) 46(320) 0.025(0.64) N/A N/A
8 7.863(199.7) +0.053(1.35) 46(320) 0.035(0.89) N/A N/A
10 9.825(249.6) +0.067(1.70) 46(320) 0.045(1.14) N/A N/A
12 11.687(296.8) +0.085(2.16) 46(320) 0.058(1.40) N/A N/A
15 14.303(363.3) +0.116(2.95) 46(320) 0.077(1.96) N/A N/A
18 17.510(444.8) +0.195(4.95) 46(320) 0.084(2.13) 10(70) 0.070(1.78)
21 20.656(524.7) +0.200(5.08) 46(320) 0.095(2.41) 10(70) 0.070(1.78)
24 23.412(594.7) +0.204(5.18) 46(320) 0.110(2.79) 10(70) 0.070(1.78)
27 26.371(669.8) +0.209(5.31) 46(320) 0.120(3.05) 10(70) 0.070(1.78)
30 29.388(746.5) +0.220(5.59) 46(320) 0.130(3.30) 10(70) 0.085(2.16)
33 32.405(823.1) +0.227(5.77) 46(320) 0.150(3.81) 10(70) 0.095(2.41)
36 35.370(898.4) +0.235(5.97) 46(320) 0.155(3.94) 10(70) 0.105(2.67)
39 38.380(974.9) +0.245(6.22) 46(320) 0.200(5.08) 10(70) 0.120(3.05)
42 41.370(1050.8) +0.255(6.48) 46(320) 0.200(5.08) 10(70) 0.130(3.30)
45 44.365(1126.9) +0.265(6.73) 46(320) 0.200(5.08) 10(70) 0.145(3.68)
48 47.355(1202.8) +0.285(7.24) 46(320) 0.200(5.08) 10(70) 0.160(4.06)

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TABLE 3 Minimum Impact Strength, 73°F (23°C) this test if the load does not increase continuously (or
Nominal Size, in. Impact Strength, ft·lbf (J) smoothly) with increasing deflection to the point of maximum
4 100 (136) load. The maximum load point shall not be at less than 30 %
6 140 (190) deflection.
8 210 (284)
10 to 48 220 (299)
8.5.1 Test specimens shall be 6 in. (152 mm) long when
testing 4 in. through 15 in., and 12 in. (305 mm) long when
testing 18 in. or larger.
seam is present, each length shall pass a 3.5-psi air test in NOTE 7—Small tears observable after tests may be up to approximately
10 % of the nominal diameter in length.
accordance with 8.9.
8.6 Impact Resistance—Determine the impact resistance of
8. Test Methods the pipe in accordance with conditions and apparatus in Test
8.1 Conditioning: Method D 2444. Impact tests shall be conducted at three
8.1.1 Referee Testing—When conditioning is required for different locations where possible. The three locations are (1)
referee tests, condition the specimens in accordance with directly on the rib or corrugation so that one of the ribs or
Procedure A of Practice D 618 at 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and corrugations receives the impact essentially centered on the tup
50 6 5 % relative humidity for not less than 40 h prior to test. face; ( 2) directly on the pipe midway between ribs or
Conduct tests under the same conditions of temperature and corrugations (when physical spacing of the ribs or corrugations
humidity, unless otherwise specified. does not alloy a direct hit, this orientation is omitted); and ( 3)
8.1.2 Quality Control Testing—Condition specimens for a directly on the seam. (Where a seam cannot be struck directly,
minimum of 4 h in air or 1 h in water at 73.4 6 3°F (23 6 2°C). this orientation is omitted.) Failure of the test specimen shall be
Test the specimens at 73.4 6 3°F without regard to relative any crack, split, or shattering of the waterway. Separation of
humidity. ribs or corrugations from the waterway or seams constitutes a
8.2 Test Conditions—Conduct tests in the standard labora- failure.
tory atmosphere of 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 5 % NOTE 8—Test a total of six specimens, with two specimens at each
relative humidity, unless otherwise specified in the test meth- orientation. Where one or more orientations are omitted, the six specimens
ods or in this specification. In cases of disagreement, the are divided equally between the remaining test orientations.
tolerances shall be 61.8°F (61°C) and 62 % relative humid- NOTE 9—If a rib is chipped by an indirect hit, the specimen may be
ity. replaced in the test.
8.3 Sampling—The selection of the samples of pipe shall be 8.6.1 In sizes 4 in. through 15 in., test six specimens, each
as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller. In case of 6 in. (152 mm) long, using a 20-lb (9-kg) Tup B and flat plate
no prior agreement, any sample selected by the testing labora- Holder B. All six specimens shall pass. If one fails, test another
tory shall be deemed adequate. six specimens. Eleven passes out of twelve tested shall be
8.4 Dimensions: acceptable.
8.4.1 Inside Diameter—Determine the average inside diam- 8.6.2 In sizes 18 in. through 48 in., test six specimens, each
eter using an internal micrometer or telescoping gage accurate 12 in. (305 mm) long, using either a 20-lb (9-kg) Tup B, or
to 60.001 in. (60.02 mm). Take sufficient readings, a mini- 30-lb (15-kg) Tup B and flat plate Holder B. All six specimens
mum of four, to ensure that the maximum and minimum have shall pass. If one fails, test another six specimens. Eleven
been determined. Calculate the average diameter as the arith- passes out of twelve tested shall be acceptable.
metic mean of the diameters measured. As an alternative 8.7 Pipe Stiffness—Determine the pipe stiffness at 5 %
method, an inside-diameter-type circumferential tape may be deflection datum in accordance with Test Method D 2412. The
used if proper care is taken to align it at right angles to the pipe pipe stiffness of each specimen tested shall equal or exceed the
axis. A tapered plug gage as described in Test Method D 2122 minimum value listed in Table 1 and Table 2.
may also be used. 8.7.1 Three specimens are to be run per test. The length of
8.4.2 Wall Thickness—Measure the wall thickness of the the specimens are specified in Table 4. Circumferentially
thinnest cross section of the waterway in the gaps between ribs; ribbed test specimens must be selected so that they are
and between the valleys under the corrugations in accordance representative of the entire pipe. Select a specimen length 6 in.
with Test Method D 2122. Make sufficient readings, a mini- or greater, depending on pipe size (see Table 4), such that the
mum of eight, to ensure that the minimum thickness has been specimens both begin and terminate midway between ribs.
determined. (See Table 1 and Table 2.) Dual wall corrugated pipe specimens shall be cut in the valley,
8.5 Flattening—Flatten three specimens of pipe between between corrugations.
parallel plates in a suitable press until the pipe inside diameter
is reduced by 60 % of its original dimension. The rate of NOTE 10—A representative stiffness specimen contains the proper ratio
loading shall be uniform and such that the compression is of ribs and flat area lengths to exhibit the entire pipe length. When
properly selected, specimens cut consecutively from a pipe length and
completed within 2 to 5 min. The specimen shall pass if no untrimmed will provide stiffness results that are approximately equal.
splitting, cracking, breaking, or separation of ribs, seams or NOTE 11—The 5 % deflection criterion, which was arbitrarily selected
corrugations is observed under normal light with the unaided for testing convenience, should not be considered as a limitation with
eye. Small tears initiated at the cut end of the rib shall not respect to in-use deflection. The engineer is responsible for establishing
constitute failure. The specimen shall be considered as failing the acceptable deflection limit.

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FIG. 3 Shear Deflection Test

TABLE 4 Specimen Size for Pipe Stiffness TABLE 5 Dwell Period for Air Test
Pipe Configuration Pipe Diameter, in. Nominal Pipe Diameter, Min Dwell Period,
4 to 15 18 to 48 in. min:s
Circumferential 6 min 12 min
4 2:00
Helical 6 or one full wrap, 12 or one full wrap,
6 2:00
whichever is larger whichever is larger
8 2:00
10 2:00
12 2:00
15 2:00
8.8 Acetone Immersion—Conduct this test in accordance 18 2:10
with Test Method D 2152. This procedure is used for deter- 21 2:25
mining the degree of fusion of extruded PVC plastic pipe as 24 2:50
27 3:10
indicated by reaction to immersion in anhydrous acetone. It is 30 3:30
applicable only for distinguishing between unfused and prop- 33 3:55
erly fused PVC. 36 4:15
39 4:35
8.8.1 Bond for DWC Pipe—Test the bond between the inner 42 4:55
and outer wall with a probe or knife point. It shall not be 45 5:20
possible to cleanly separate the two walls at the corrugation 48 5:40

valley. Test samples at eight equally spaced joints around its

circumference.
8.9 Air Test—Test each full length of pipe for air tightness limits. In retesting, the product requirements of this specifica-
at 3.5 psig (24.1 kPa) for the minimum dwell period specified tion shall be met, and the test methods designated in this
in Table 4. specification shall be followed. If, upon retest, failure occurs,
8.9.1 Seal pipe ends with a suitable restrained closure. the quantity of product represented by the test(s) does not meet
Pressurize the pipe with air to 3.5 psig (24.1 kPa) and cut off the requirements of this specification.
the air source. (Pipe may be pressurized above 3.5 psig and
then the pressure reduced to this level before commencing the 10. Marking
dwell period.) Commence timing the dwell period specified in 10.1 Pipe Marking—Each standard and random length of
Table 5. If the pressure falls below 3.375 psig (23.3 kPa) within pipe in compliance with this specification shall be clearly
the designated test period, reject the pipe. If not, accept the marked by the producer in accordance with the following
pipe. example at intervals of (5 ft) 1.5 m or less:
10.1.1 Manufacturer’s name, trade name or trademark, and
9. Retest and Rejection code.
9.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements 10.1.2 Nominal pipe size in inches.
of this specification, the test(s) may be conducted again in 10.1.3 The PVC minimum cell classification as listed in
accordance with an agreement between the purchaser and the Table 1, Specification D 1784.
seller. There shall be no agreement to lower the minimum 10.1.4 The legend “PS 46 PVC Sewer Pipe’’ or “PS 10 PVC
requirement of the specification by such means as omitting Sewer Pipe.’’
tests that are a part of the specification, substituting or 10.1.5 This designation, ASTM F 794.
modifying a test method, or by changing the specification 10.2 Fittings Marking—The fittings in compliance with this

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specification shall be clearly marked in accordance with the basis of acceptance of material. This shall consist of a copy of
following example: the manufacturer’s test report or a statement by the seller,
10.2.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark and code. accompanied by a copy of the test results, that the material has
10.2.2 Nominal size in inches. been sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with the
10.2.3 The material designation “PVC.’’ provisions of this specification. Each certification, so fur-
10.2.4 This designation, ASTM F 794. nished, shall be signed by an authorized agent of the seller or
NOTE 12—Manufacturer’s code to include day, month, year, shift, manufacturer.
plant, and extruder of manufacturer.
11. Delivery
10.3 The markings shall be applied to the pipe in such a
manner that they remain legible after installation and inspec- 11.1 All pipe and couplings and fittings shall, unless other-
tion have been completed. wise specified, be packaged for standard commercial shipment.
10.4 Notification—If inspection is specified by the pur-
chaser, the manufacturer shall notify the purchaser in advance 12. Quality Assurance
of the date, time, and place of testing of the pipe in order that
12.1 When the product is marked with this designation,
the purchaser may be represented at the test.
F 794, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manufac-
10.5 Access—The inspector shall have free access to those
tured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this
parts of the manufacturer’s plant that are involved in work
specification and has been found to meet the requirements of
performed under this specification. The manufacturer shall
this specification.
afford the inspector all reasonable facilities for determining
whether the pipe meets the requirements of this specification.
13. Keywords
10.6 Certification—When agreed upon in writing by the
purchaser and the seller, a certification shall be made on the 13.1 profile wall; PVC; sewer pipe

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

GOVERNMENT/MILITARY PROCUREMENT

These requirements apply only to federal/military procurement, not domestic sales or transfers.

S2.1 Packaging—Unless otherwise specified in the con-

S1. Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci- tract, the materials shall be packaged in accordance with the
fied in the contract or purchase order, the producer is respon- supplier’s standard practice in a manner ensuring arrival at
sible for the performance of all inspection and test require- destination in satisfactory condition and which will be accept-
ments specified herein. The producer may use his own or any able to the carrier at lowest rates. Containers and packing shall
other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspection comply with Uniform Freight Classification rules or National
and test requirements specified herein, unless the purchaser Motor Freight Classification rules.
disapproves. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any
S2.2 Marking—Marking for shipment shall be in accor-
of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification where
dance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-
such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that material
129 for military agencies.
conforms to prescribed requirements.
NOTE S1.1—In U.S. federal contracts, the contractor is responsible for NOTE S2.1—The inclusion of U.S. Government procurement require-
inspection. ments should not be construed as an indication that the U.S. Government
uses or endorses the products described in this specification.
S2. Packaging and Marking for U.S. Government Procure-
ment:

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