1.1 This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance, prior to installation, of extra strength and standard strength vitrified clay pipe and fittings to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water; and extra strength perforated and standard strength perforated vitrified clay pipe to be used for underdrainage, filter fields, leaching fields, and similar subdrainage installations.
1.2 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. NOTE 1—Attention is called to Specification C425, Test Method C828, Test Method C1091, Test Methods C301, and Terminology C896.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Test Method portion,
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5.2.3.2 of this standard: 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.
1.4 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.
ASTM C700-18(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM C1091 Standard Test Method for Hydrostatic Infiltration and Exfiltration Testing of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
ASTM C301 Standard Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
ASTM C425 Standard Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings
ASTM C828 Standard Test Method for Low-Pressure Air Test of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
ASTM C896 Standard Terminology Relating to Clay Products
ASTM C700-18(2022) history
2022ASTM C700-18(2022) Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2018ASTM C700-18 Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2013ASTM C700-13 Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2011ASTM C700-11 Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2009ASTM C700-09 Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2007ASTM C700-07a Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2007ASTM C700-07e1 Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2007ASTM C700-07 Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2005ASTM C700-05 Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2002ASTM C700-02 Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
2000ASTM C700-00 Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
1983ASTM C700-78a(1983) Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated