1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions, workmanship, chemical resistance, and joint tightness of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) sewer and drain pipe and fittings. Perforated pipe is also covered; the joint tightness test is not applicable for perforated pipe. A form of marking to indicate compliance with this specification is also included.
1.2 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: 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.
1.5 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 D2729-17 Referenced Document
ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
ASTM D1784 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
ASTM D2122 Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D2152 Standard Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion of Extruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by Acetone Immersion
ASTM D2321 Recommended Practice for Underground Installation Of Flexible Thermoplastic Sewer Pipe
ASTM D2412 Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
ASTM D2444 Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
ASTM D2564 Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing*, 2021-07-15 Update
ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*, 2023-07-20 Update
ASTM D2729-17 history
2021ASTM D2729-21 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
2017ASTM D2729-17 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
2011ASTM D2729-11 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
2003ASTM D2729-03 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
1996ASTM D2729-96a Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
1978ASTM D2729-78e1 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe And Fittings