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An American National Standard
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Designation: F 877 – 02
Standard Specification for
Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water
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Distribution Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 877; 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.
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e NOTE—Section 10 was editorially revised in December 2002.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This specification covers requirements, test methods, 2.1 ASTM Standards:
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and methods of marking for crosslinked polyethylene plastic D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
hot- and cold-water distribution systems components made in D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
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one standard dimension ratio and intended for 100 psi (0.69 Under Constant Internal Pressure
MPa) water service up to and including a maximum working D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pres-
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temperature of 180°F (82°C). Components are comprised of sure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
tubing and fittings. Requirements and test methods are in- D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
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cluded for materials, workmanship, dimensions and tolerances, Plastics
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burst pressure, sustained pressure, excessive temperature and D 1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics
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pressure, temperature cycling tests, and bend strength. Also D 2749 Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe Fittings
included are tests related to system malfunctions. The compo- D 2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design
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nents covered by this specification are intended for use in Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
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residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distri- D 3140 Practice for Flaring Polyolefin Pipe and Tubing
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bution systems as well as sealed central heating, including F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
under-floor heating systems. F 876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
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1.2 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, Tubing
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These F 1960 Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX
notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethlene
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not be considered as requirements of the specification. (PEX) Tubing
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded F 1961 Specification for Metal Mechanical Cold Flare
as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are provided Compression Fittings with Disc Spring for Cross-linked
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for information only. Polyethlene (PEX) Tubing
F 1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a
NOTE 1—Suggested hydrostatic design stresses and hydrostatic pres-
Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene
sure ratings for tubing and fittings are listed in Appendix X1. Design,
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(PEX) Tubing
assembly, and installation considerations are discussed in Appendix X2.
An optional performance qualification and an in-plant quality control F 1865 Specification for Mechanical Cold Expansion Fit-
program are recommended in Appendix X3.
tings with Compression Sleeve for Cross-linked (PEX)
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Tubing
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
2.2 ANSI Standards:
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
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B 36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
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Z 17.1 Preferred Numbers
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
2.3 AWWA Standard:
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
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1 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.03.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04.
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.61 on Water.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street,
Current edition approved May 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Originally
13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
published as F 877 – 84. Last previous edition F 877 – 01.
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