ASTM D2846/D2846M-24

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.
Designation: D2846/D2846M − 24 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and
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Cold-Water Distribution Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2846/D2846M; 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.
NOTE 2—Suggested hydrostatic design stresses and hydrostatic pressure
1. Scope*
ratings for pipe, tubing, and fittings are listed in Appendix X1. Design and
1.1 This specification covers requirements, test methods,
installation considerations are discussed in Appendix X2. An optional
assembly, and methods of marking for chlorinated poly(vinyl performance qualification and an in-plant quality control program are
recommended in Appendix X3.
chloride) plastic hot- and cold-water distribution system com-
ponents made in one standard dimension ratio and intended for 1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
water service up to and including 180 °F (82 °C). These
test method portion, Sections 9 and 10, of this specification:
components comprise pipe and tubing, socket-type fittings, This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
street fittings, plastic-to-metal transition fittings, solvent
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
cements, and adhesives. Requirements and methods of test are of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety,
included for materials, workmanship, dimensions and
health, and environmental practices and determine the appli-
tolerances, hydrostatic sustained pressure strength, and ther- cability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
mocycling resistance. The components covered by this speci-
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
fication are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
and cold, potable water distribution systems.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to
inherent hazards associated with testing components and sys-
2. Referenced Documents
tems with compressed air or other compressed gases some
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products.
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for
Under Constant Internal Pressure
their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
NOTE 1—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious safety
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
hazards should a system fail for any reason.
D1784 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlo-
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
rinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2444 Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
(Falling Weight)
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
with the standard.
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.61 on Water. For referenced ASTM standar
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